Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Turtle Caramel Cake—a nostalgic treat that combines rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans in every bite. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a weekend delight, this cake is designed to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. With its layered appearance, topped with luscious frosting and nuts, this dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this Turtle Caramel Cake will surely bring smiles to faces of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 package 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 large bowl, mix the cake mix, milk, eggs, and canola oil until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramel bits with butter and evaporated milk over medium heat until smooth.
- Once the first layer is baked, pour the caramel filling over it.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top.
- Add dollops of remaining batter over the filling and spread gently.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for about two hours before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg