Description

Turtle Caramel Cake is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers, combining layers of rich chocolate cake with creamy caramel and crunchy pecans. This dessert evokes nostalgia, making it a go-to recipe for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where you want to impress. Its decadent flavor profile and impressive presentation make it a showstopper on any dessert table. Once you taste this delightful treat, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!

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 oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil until smooth.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
Remove the baked layer, pour warm caramel filling over it, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
Top with remaining batter and return to oven; bake an additional 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting with chocolate fudge frosting. Garnish with extra nuts if desired.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg