Description
Turtle Caramel Cake is the ultimate indulgence, combining rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans for a dessert that’s simply irresistible. This delightful layered cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, or even just a cozy family gathering. With its stunning visual appeal and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Easy to prepare yet impressive in taste, this Turtle Caramel Cake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, and canola oil using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt the caramel bits with butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Once the cake layer is partially baked, pour the caramel filling evenly over it.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on top.
- Add dollops of the remaining batter over the filling and gently spread it out.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling 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 (118g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg