Description

Turtle Caramel Cake is a nostalgic dessert that brings together rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans in an irresistible combination. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its decadent layers and delightful flavors. With a straightforward recipe that even beginners can master, you can enjoy the sweet satisfaction of baking this showstopper. Topped with chocolate fudge frosting and sprinkled with extra pecans, each slice offers an enticing balance of textures that will have everyone coming back for more.

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

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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 the batter into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
While baking, melt caramel bits with butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan until smooth.
Remove the cake from the oven and pour the caramel filling on top.
Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
Top with remaining batter, spreading it gently to cover.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Allow to cool completely before frosting with chocolate fudge frosting and garnishing with extra nuts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg