Recipe
Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans with this decadent turtle cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 | ((18 ounce)) box German chocolate cake mix |
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3 | eggs (or as called for by your cake mix) |
1 1⁄3 | cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix) |
1 1⁄3 | cups water (or as called for by your cake mix) |
1 | ((14 ounce)) bag caramels |
1⁄2 | cup evaporated milk |
3⁄4 | cup melted butter |
2 | cups pecans |
1 | cup chocolate chips |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. |
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| 2. | Pour half of the cake batter into a 13x9 inch baking pan. |
| 3. | Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until the cake is slightly set. |
| 4. | Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool. |
| 5. | Using a double boiler, combine the caramels, evaporated milk, and melted butter. Stir continuously until the caramels are completely melted. |
| 6. | Pour the warm caramel mixture over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly. |
| 7. | Sprinkle 1 cup of pecans and chocolate chips on top of the caramel layer. |
| 8. | Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the pecans and chocolate chips. |
| 9. | Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. |
| 10. | Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy the indulgent flavors of this chocolate turtle cake. |
| 11. | Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 677.1 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Fat | 43.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 51.2 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița
