Knock You Naked Bars
Delicious layers of chocolate, caramel, and nuts create a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk (divided)
- ¾ cup melted butter
For the filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 14 oz package caramels (unwrapped)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- optional Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix box.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/3 cup of evaporated milk, and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Press half of this dough into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Bake for a few minutes according to box instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt the caramels with the remaining 1/3 cup of evaporated milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle with chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the top.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake until golden and set.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired and cutting into bars.
Notes
Make sure to press the dough firmly into the pan for a good base. Keep stirring the caramel mixture to prevent it from burning. For added flavor, consider adding extra pecans or chocolate chips on top before baking.