Description
Indulge in the delightful Turtle Caramel Cake, a nostalgic dessert that combines rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans into a heavenly treat. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to family gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. Its layered structure and unique flavors ensure it will become a favorite among both family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have this crowd-pleaser ready in no time. Each slice brings back warm memories and offers that cozy feeling we all crave.
Ingredients
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the caramel filling by melting together caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove the cake from the oven and pour the warm caramel filling over it.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top of the caramel layer.
- Spoon remaining batter over the toppings evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack for about 2 hours 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 (90g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg