🍫🍮 Chocolate Caramel Marshmallow Ooey Gooey Cake
A rich, indulgent dessert loaded with fudgy chocolate cake, gooey caramel, melted marshmallows, and a buttery cream cheese topping. This decadent cake is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers, potlucks, holidays, and special occasions.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: About 2 hours
- Servings: 12–16 squares
🛒 Ingredients
🍫 Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
🍯 Caramel Marshmallow Layer
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
🧀 Creamy Gooey Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
🍫 Finishing Touches
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix:
- Chocolate cake mix
- Melted butter
- Egg
- Press the thick batter evenly into the bottom of the pan.
2. Add the Marshmallow Caramel Layer
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the cake base.
- Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the marshmallows.
- Add chopped nuts if desired.
3. Make the Gooey Topping
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until creamy.
- Spread the topping evenly over the caramel marshmallow layer.
4. Bake
- Bake for 45–55 minutes.
- The center should still be slightly soft and gooey.
- Avoid overbaking—the magic is in the gooey texture.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
- 🍦 Vanilla ice cream
- ☕ Coffee or espresso
- 🥛 Cold milk
- 🍓 Fresh berries
- 🍫 Chocolate shavings
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.
- Use salted caramel for a sweet-and-salty flavor.
- Replace pecans with toasted almonds or walnuts.
- Add crushed cookies (Oreos or chocolate wafers) for extra crunch.
- Warm individual slices for 15–20 seconds before serving for a molten texture.
🧊 Storage
- Room Temperature: Keep covered for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Store for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual pieces for up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator and warm slightly before serving.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Square)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
Chocolate Caramel Marshmallow Ooey Gooey Cake is the perfect over-the-top dessert—fudgy chocolate, buttery creaminess, stretchy marshmallows, and rich caramel in every irresistible bite. 🍫✨