Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Turtle Caramel Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make cake is not only visually stunning but also bursting with layers of flavor and texture that will impress your family and friends at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this Turtle Caramel Cake is sure to be the star of the dessert table. With its decadent presentation topped with chocolate fudge frosting and a sprinkle of nuts, each slice offers a comforting taste of home that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 11 oz 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 your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Remove the partially baked cake from the oven and pour the caramel filling over it.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Spoon remaining batter on top and spread gently; return to oven for an additional 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 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 (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg