Best 9 German Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our German Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures. These delectable treats combine the classic taste of German chocolate cake with a layer of chewy caramel and a crunchy pecan topping. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the moist chocolate cake to the gooey caramel and the nutty crunch of pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more. In this article, we present two irresistible recipes: one for the traditional German Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars and another for a gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this timeless dessert. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure and create these mouthwatering treats that will surely become a favorite among family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS



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These are just like German chocolate cake, but you can eat them with your hands!

Provided by R. Staffel

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Melt caramels with 1/3 cup condensed milk.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cake mix with melted butter and 1/2 cup of condensed milk. Stir well.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cake mix mixture in pan and bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cover with caramel, chips and nuts. Put remaining cake mix on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 304.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS



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These mouthwatering bars taste just like German chocolate cake! A great change of pace from the standard brownie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix butter and cake mix with fork until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir milk into reserved cake mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer.
  • Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake portion is slightly dry to touch; cool 10 minutes. Carefully loosen edges of bars with knife. Cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maineiac

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

50 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (18 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt first 2 ingredients together over low heat.
  • In separate bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and evaporated milk. Do NOT mix the chocolate chips into mixture.
  • Put half of cake mixture in a greased & floured 9x13 pan. Bake 6 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake mixture (DO NOT MIX INTO CAKE BATTER). Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Pour remaining cake mix on top, dropping mix by spoonfuls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, cool 20 minutes, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.5, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 853, Carbohydrate 129.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 96.2, Protein 8.9

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this German Chocolate Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jollymae

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 18-24 bars, 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (18 ounce) boxes German chocolate cake mix
1 cup butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Mix the 1st cake mix with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk.
  • Press this into a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 mins or until top is flaky. (It depends on your oven, my oven is weird so I always have to take a fork to the top and kind of pull a little back to see if it's still gooey in the middle).
  • Melt entire bag of caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk until smooth.
  • Pour over the first layer after it is finished baking.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the Carmel. (you can use as many as you want to).
  • Mix 2nd cake mix with other 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk.
  • Because of the melted Carmel you won't be able to spread this over the top for the second layer so you have to make it into patties and lay them on top.
  • Once the second layer is on top, Bake for another 18 mins or until the top is flaky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.9, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 513.4, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 52.8, Protein 5.5

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BARS



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"My mom gave me this recipe at Christmas when I wanted to make something different and yummy for gifts," notes Jennifer Sharp of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. "The chewy bars can be cut into larger pieces, but they're very rich," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (15 ounces) coconut-pecan frosting
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place cake mix in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over the chips., Stir milk into the remaining crumb mixture; drop by teaspoonfuls over top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until bubbly around the edges and top is cracked. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE BARS RECIPE



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A delicious chocolate cake with a gooey coconut topping! You can't eat just one of these amazing bars!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box devils food cake mix ((not the kind with pudding added))
½ cup salted butter
1 egg
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 × 13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, butter and egg, and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. The crust should not come up the sides. Bake for 7 minutes and remove from the oven. The crust will not look done.
  • While the crust is baking, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, egg, pecans and coconut. Pour evenly over the warm crust and sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 24-30 minutes, until the top is a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 189 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARMEL BARS



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This recipe combines dry German chocolate cake mix, butter and caramel to form a 2-layer bar

Provided by BEAN988

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
½ cup evaporated milk
1 pound individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the butter with the cake mix and egg. Work the mixture with your hands until everything is well blended. The mixture will be crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into a 10 x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a saucepan , combine the remaining 1/2 cup of butter with the evaporated milk and caramels, over medium heat. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the baked crust, turning the pan from side to side so that it is evenly coated.
  • Return to the oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is bubbly all over. Cool and drizzle with icing. Allow icing to set before cutting into squares.
  • To make the icing, stir together the confectioners' sugar with the water and vanilla until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add more water. If it is too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE



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This is a quick and easy dessert. Not exactly diet, but worth the calories. Serve and sit back and wait for the ohs and ahs. Definitely a keeper

Provided by Patricia Yates

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box cake mix, german chocolate
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar(s) caramel topping
8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 english toffee candy bars, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare and bake cake as directed in a 9 X 13 inch greased pan. Cool completely. Gently poke holes in cake using wooden spoon. Combine condensed milk and topping and slowly pour over cake. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Chill until ready to serve. Top with thawed whipped topping. Add more crushed candy on top if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of the show in these bars, so use the best quality chocolate you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These German Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, gooey caramel filling, and flaky crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these bars a try!

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