Description
Turtle Caramel Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate, luscious caramel, and crunchy pecans into a stunning layered cake. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering, this cake not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also serves as an impressive centerpiece. Each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can whip up this nostalgic treat to create sweet memories.
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 oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, and canola oil using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel filling by melting caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- After baking the first layer, remove it from the oven and pour the warm caramel filling on top.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining batter on top of the filling and spread gently.
- Bake for another 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack 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 (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg