Description
Indulge in the nostalgic comfort of Turtle Caramel Cake, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to family gatherings. With its layered flavors and textures, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table. The use of a boxed cake mix simplifies preparation, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy it cold as a sweet afternoon snack—the choice is yours!
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 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 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan.
- Remove cake from the oven and pour caramel filling over it.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the filling and spread gently.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until a 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 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg