Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Turtle Caramel Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that brings together the best of chocolate, caramel, and pecans. This layered cake is a true crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings. The gooey caramel filling and crunchy pecans create a delightful contrast in texture, while the chocolate cake base provides a comforting foundation. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving something sweet, this Turtle Caramel Cake is sure to impress everyone at the table. Dive into this irresistible treat and enjoy each luscious bite!
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 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 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 about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the caramel filling by melting caramel bits with butter and evaporated milk over medium heat until smooth.
- Once baked, pour the warm caramel filling over the first layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top.
- Add spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the toppings and gently spread it out.
- Bake again for another 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- 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 (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg