Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Caramel Swirl Cake-Brownies

I have this big dark dirty secret. I lead a double life. By day, (or more appropriately, the ass-crack of dawn) I am the newest full-time personal trainer at Healthworks, the #1 Rated Fitness Center for Women by Fitness Magazine. I wear my spandex pants and bounce around the club from one machine to the other. I promote health and well being and eventually plan on building up my reputation as "Killer," the precious little nickname I acquired at my job in Virginia.
But by night... oh by night, it's a different me. I become this softie who can peacefully stand over a pot of melting chocolate, completely content being by myself and in the quiet. I become this undercover persona who can just as easily run a half marathon or bake a pan of brownies that will rock your world. It's sort of like an identity crisis. Who do I choose? The hardcore trainer who can make major changes to your life and body or the girl who lights up when she sees people's reaction to her red velvet cake?
Mums the word for now, but until next time, Lord almighty, check these out. Adapted from Zesty Cook, these brownies, literally, might have been the best ever. If you're Mrs. Werner, I'm sure Dan will keel over if you make these for him... he is such a Ghirardelli snob!

Caramel Swirl Cake-Brownies
1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
35 (10-oz. pkg.) caramels, unwrapped
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine cake mix, 2/3 cup evaporated milk and butter in a bowl (batter will be thick). Spread half of batter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
2. During the last few minutes of baking, heat caramels and remaining evaporated milk in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Sprinkle chocolate chips over brownie and then drizzle with caramel mixture.
3. Drop remaining batter by heaping teaspoon over caramel mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack and try not to devour in one sitting. Or eat the whole pan and then book your first appointment with me.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

I might just have to run out to the store for a cake mix just to make these right now! I LOVE caramel. I don't even care that it's chocolate brownies. They're surrounding caramel. FYI, I prefer the brownie baking you. Gyms make me break out in hives. In fact, all exercise does.

Chef Dennis Littley said...

you are leading a double life! If those ladies you train only new you made sinfully delicious creations at night! Those brownies look oh so good and I do like when recipes don't make me work to hard, this is a sure winner!

Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny said...

These look so delicious and the recipe is fantastic! Great post, now I'm craving chocolate! :)

chiTownBrown said...

ayyy yoooo! tac it esssssaayyy! dan is probably the man.

Lomo said...

mmmmm....droooool.....you coud use these to motivate people at the gym....just 10 more, 20 more, 30 more....then maybe you can have a brownie....

The Chocolate Priestess said...

If you work out and burn off as many calories as you probably do as a trainer you can eat almost anything you want, right?

Evan @swEEts said...

Mmm caramel and chocolate love it! There's nothing wrong with leading a double life.. superman did it and so did batman :)

Lauren at Keep It Sweet said...

Those look amazing!!!

Unknown said...

The brownies look wonderful.

Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie said...

Love caramel and chocolate! Since you're and trainer and working out all the time it's totally fine for you to eat lots of brownies!