Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with our Turtle Caramel Cake, a delightful dessert that layers rich chocolate cake with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfect for birthdays, holiday celebrations, or any sweet craving, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. With its decadent flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s an irresistible treat that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. Easy to prepare and make ahead, this turtle caramel cake will quickly become your go-to dessert recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 package (11 oz) caramel bits
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 container chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramel bits with butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour the warm caramel filling over the partially baked cake.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top.
- Dollop remaining batter over the filling and spread gently.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until done.
- Cool completely before frosting with chocolate fudge frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg