Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Turtle Caramel Cake recipe. This decadent cake merges rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans to create a delightful treat that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Layers of flavor and texture make each bite an irresistible experience. With its simple preparation method using a cake mix, even novice bakers can create this showstopper with ease. Top it off with chocolate fudge frosting, sprinkle with pecans, and you have a stunning dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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 large bowl, combine the cake mix, whole milk, eggs, and canola oil. Mix until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramel bits, melted butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Remove the cake from the oven and pour the warm caramel filling over it. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Spoon remaining batter on top and gently spread it out to cover.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 56mg