Description
Indulge in these spookily delicious mini dump cakes, a perfect treat for your festive Halloween party. This recipe combines a moist Devil’s Food cake base with pockets of gooey caramel, crunchy pretzels, and assorted chocolate candy bars. It is a simple, no-fuss dessert that delivers gourmet flavors with minimal cleanup, ensuring a stress-free experience for busy families during the holiday season.
Ingredients
25 Fun-sized candy bars (Twix, 3 Musketeers, or Kit Kat)
1/2 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
1/4 cup caramel sauce
1 cup pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Candy eyes for decoration
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
Break the fun-sized candy bars into small pieces by hand or with a knife.
Spread the candy bar pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the broken pretzel pieces on top of the candy bars.
Drizzle the 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the candy and pretzel layers.
Sprinkle the dry Devil’s Food Cake Mix evenly over the top, making sure to cover all ingredients.
Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and decorate with candy eyes if desired.
Notes
Ensure you use a dry cake mix package; do not add water or eggs as per traditional dump cake methods. You can customize the candy bars to include your household favorites, ensuring they are free of any non-halal additives. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg