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Caramel, Chocolate, and Almond Gooey Butter Cake

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A delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust, rich cream cheese filling, and a luscious topping of dulce de leche, chocolate chips, and toasted almonds.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 box golden butter cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and divided
  • 4 large eggs, divided
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus 1/2 cup, divided
  • 1/3 cup toffee bits
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can dulce de leche (13.4 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Additional toffee bits, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 stick melted butter, and 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips and toffee bits. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add dulce de leche, vanilla extract, remaining 2 eggs, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy, then gradually blend in powdered sugar until fully combined.
  4. Pour the filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and slivered almonds.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is slightly jiggly. Do not overbake.
  6. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Top with additional toffee bits before serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a satin filling. Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner edges.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg