Salted caramel version of the dessert with flaky sea salt
Salted caramel version of the dessert with flaky sea salt
To add a little texture, scatter 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts over the batter before drizzling on the butter (this technically adds a fifth ingredient, so keep it optional if you want to stay true to the 4-ingredient promise). For a slightly lighter version, you can use 2% milk instead of whole and reduce the butter to 6 tablespoons, understanding that the top may be a bit less glossy and rich.
Food safety tips: Always cook this dessert fully until the center is set and hot throughout; undercooking can leave raw cake mix in the middle. Use pasteurized dairy products and check that your sweetened condensed milk and cake mix are within their expiration dates. Keep the slow cooker covered while cooking to maintain a safe, even temperature. Once cooked, do not leave the dessert on the warm setting for more than 2 hours; after that, cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container, then reheat portions gently in the microwave until steaming hot before serving.
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