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Chocolate chips in the batter and a nutty caramel topping turn basic brownies into a dazzling dessert. I love it.

Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Cake
Yields 12
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Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
5 hr 15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
5 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 package (1 lb 3.8 oz) fudge brownie mix
  2. 1/4 cup water
  3. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  6. 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  7. 20 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped
  8. 1 egg, beaten
  9. 1 cup broken pecans
  10. 3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  11. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Grease bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with shortening. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, water, oil and 2 eggs until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
  2. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until puffed in center and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the caramels over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir small amount of the hot mixture into beaten egg, then stir egg back into mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in pecans. Spread over brownie. Refrigerate uncovered at least 3 hours until chilled.
  4. Run metal spatula around side of pan to loosen dessert; remove side of pan. Transfer dessert on pan base to serving plate. In chilled small bowl, beat 3/4 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream in 12 dollops around edge of dessert. Cut into wedges to serve. Store covered in refrigerator.
Notes
  1. * Whipped cream from a spray can works great for this recipe--and saves the time of whipping the cream.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
  1. Serving Size: 1 Serving
  2. Calories 600, Total Fat 38g, Cholesterol 110mg, Sodium 85mg, Total Carbohydrate 57g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 10%
  3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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