Description
Indulgent Turtle Caramel Cake delivers a symphony of rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans in one delightful dessert. Sweet layers promise pure chocolate bliss that will satisfy your deepest dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 11 ounces (311 grams) package caramel bits
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 container chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and coating a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Create a smooth cake batter by blending cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil using a hand mixer for approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and initiate the first baking phase for 15 minutes.
- During baking, craft the caramel filling by melting caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking consistently until achieving a uniform, glossy texture.
- Extract the partially baked cake and generously distribute the warm caramel filling across the surface.
- Enhance the caramel layer by sprinkling chocolate chips and chopped pecans evenly.
- Carefully distribute remaining cake batter in sporadic dollops, then gently spread to completely conceal the caramel and nut layer.
- Return cake to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, ensuring doneness by testing with a toothpick that reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Transfer cake to a wire rack and allow complete cooling, which typically requires approximately 2 hours.
- After cooling, apply frosting uniformly across the cake’s surface using a spatula.
- Finalize the dessert by garnishing with remaining chocolate chips and chopped pecans for a decorative and delicious finish.
Notes
- Prevent cake from sticking by thoroughly greasing the baking dish with non-stick spray, ensuring every corner is covered.
- Whisk caramel mixture continuously to avoid burning and achieve a smooth, glossy texture that evenly coats the cake layer.
- Spread cake batter gently over caramel filling to create beautiful marbled layers without disturbing the underlying caramel and chocolate chips.
- Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional-looking final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg