Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Turtle Caramel Cake, a dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. This decadent treat is perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings, offering layers of flavor and texture that are sure to impress.
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 together the cake mix, whole milk, eggs, and canola oil until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together caramel bits, melted butter, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Remove the partially baked cake from the oven and pour the caramel filling evenly over it.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on top.
- Spoon remaining batter over the filling to cover it completely.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling 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 (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg