Brace yourselves… S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake is coming your way and OMG it is a problem in the best possible way.
When one of your besties calls you and is like, GABY YOU NEED TO TRY THIS DUMP CAKE. You don’t ignore such a thing! That’s basically how it went a few weeks back when Adam called and said, we just made the most like altering dump cake. I was like – what is dump cake?!? And then proceeded down a rabbit hole of figuring out how to put my Gaby spin on it and HERE WE ARE. The result is wildly delicious. And one cannot be trusted to be alone with said cake.
A few notes about this S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake:
Yes – it has the Trader Joe’s Butterscotch Caramel Balls on top. They are an important part of the recipe so if you can get your hands on them, please do. If not, any chocolatey – caramel type candy will work instead.
Yes – it uses a box cake mix. I’m pregnant, anything goes!! And I’ve never been opposed to a box cake mix – don’t at me!
You need both marshmallow cream and large jet puffed marshmallows. ’tis the season, am I right?
Best to serve this with a large dollop of freshly whipped cream or even… ICE CREAM. It’s decadent. It’s rich. If you split the entire thing with your best friend, you’ll both be sick so best to share the love with at least 6 people! But hey, you do you!!
S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 15.25-ounce box chocolate cake mix
- 1 7.5-ounce jar marshmallow cream
- 1 5.9-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 cup milk (any kind of milk works)
- 9 large marshmallows
- 3 graham cracker sheets, broken randomly into 1/2-by-1/2-inch shards, plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Butterscotch Caramel Chocolate Balls (or any other favorite chocolate candy)
- whipped cream to serve (or ice cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch nonstick pan with non-stick baking spread.
- Combine the butter and cake mix until smooth and then press the mixture into an even layer in the prepped baking pan.
- Using a rubber spatula, scoop the marshmallow topping on top of the cake mix and spread it in an even layer. Combine the pudding mix and milk and spoon spoonfuls on top of the marshmallow cream mixture. Top with the marshmallows and graham crackers.
- Place the cake pan on a baking sheet (don't forget this part as it prevents any drips from getting on your oven), and transfer to the oven and bake until the marshmallows are quite puffy and the cake is set around the edges, about 1 hour. Remove the pan from the oven and let set for 30 minutes; the marshmallows will deflate. Top with the chopped Butterscotch balls. To serve, dollop with the whipped cream and top with additional graham cracker crumbs.
I really want to make this. I’m excited.
I can’t wait to try this!
Oh My Goodness! WOW!! This! Thank you Gaby (and your friend who introduced you to “dump cake”)!!
Am I reading the recipe right? The only butterscotch or caramel is in the Trader Joes candy?
correct!! the topping
Ok- dumb question, but to be clear don’t actually prepare the cake mix as it says on the box- JUST the mix itself + the melted butter, correct?
Thanks!!!! Coming off a 6 week diet challenge (eye roll) and so excited to make this on Saturday!!!
correct!
Annnnddd just added all of the ingredients to my Amazon cart and purchased. I can’t wait to make this!
This is completely over the top and I am into it!!!
Do you have suggestions for topping alternatives if we don’t have easy access to a T. Joes?
any kind of caramely chocolate candy
Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty!
I’m almost embarrassed to ask this, but is the pudding & milk mixture thick or runny?
Can this be made in advance on the day of or does it need to be served straight out of the oven?
best if served day of
Another awesome WGC Recipe I am thankful for-SO GOOD! Best heated up and served with vanilla ice cream!! (:
Hi!
Not clear on the pudding step. Do you prepare as directed on the box or just blend it & the milk together (runny)? I saw someone e else asked the same ? but didn’t see your reply. I have all the ingredients. Can’t wait to try this for Christmas dessert
just blend the pudding mix pouch with the milk!
This is probably a dumb question but COULD this be made in a crockpot? Wanting to take to a friend’s house but she’ll be using her oven so my only option is make before the 30-min drive or else make in the crockpot at her house instead.
I’ve never tried it!!
what would be an example of “any chocolatey caramel candy” ?because i have no idea what one would be
The trader joes salted butterscotch chocolates are the best!
Can i use oil instead of butter?
I havent tested it with oil but I’m sure it will be fairly similar
If I double the recipe, would a 9×13 work best, or do I need something slightly smaller?
I havent tested it with doubling the recipe! but the baking time would certainly change and it might affect the batter getting too over-baked on the outsides of the pan