Chocolate-Caramel Bars

Health score
2%
Chocolate-Caramel Bars
150 min.
24
253kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate-Caramel Bars, a delightful treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and a hint of nuttiness. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a snack, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 150 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves 24 people, making them ideal for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

The foundation of this recipe is a box of Betty Super Devil's Food Cake Mix, which provides a moist and decadent base. Combined with oats for a chewy texture and topped with a luscious layer of melted caramels, these bars are a true crowd-pleaser. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips and optional chopped pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch, elevating the flavor profile to new heights.

As you bake these bars, your kitchen will be filled with the mouthwatering aroma of chocolate and caramel, enticing everyone around. Once baked to perfection, allow them to cool and then cut them into generous squares. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 0.7 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups oats 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
  2. Stir in oats until crumbly (use fingers if necessary). Reserve 1 cup cake mixture. Press remaining mixture in pan (use plastic wrap or waxed paper to press mixture if it is sticky).
  3. In heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
  4. Pour over chocolate layer in pan.
  5. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Crumble reserved cake mixture into small pieces; sprinkle over top.
  6. Bake 24 to 29 minutes or until caramel bubbles along edges and cake mixture on top appears crisp and dry. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein5.37%
Fat44.51%
Carbs50.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.38
Glycemic Load
9.89
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.3778260764868%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.71kcal
12.64%
Fat:12.99g
19.99%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
19.98%
Carbohydrates:32.92g
10.97%
Net Carbohydrates:31.29g
11.38%
Sugar:19.39g
21.54%
Cholesterol:8.51mg
2.84%
Sodium:252.83mg
10.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.2mg
1.74%
Protein:3.52g
7.05%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.99%
Phosphorus:118.84mg
11.88%
Copper:0.18mg
8.84%
Iron:1.45mg
8.04%
Selenium:5.49µg
7.85%
Magnesium:30.66mg
7.66%
Fiber:1.63g
6.53%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.51%
Calcium:63.29mg
6.33%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.92%
Vitamin A:250.2IU
5%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Potassium:158.81mg
4.54%
Folate:15.41µg
3.85%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.76%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.26%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%