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Chocolate Turtle Cake

Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake That Will Captivate You

This Chocolate Turtle Cake combines rich chocolate and creamy caramel for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use a rich Devil’s Food type
  • 3 large Eggs Follow package instructions
  • 1 cup Water Use room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil
For the Poke Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can substitute non-dairy alternative
  • 1 cup Caramel Sundae Topping Homemade caramel can be used
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Dairy-free varieties can be used
  • 1 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or leave nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used
  • 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Recommended for extra flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Blunt-end tool or wooden spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
  4. While baking, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping until smooth.
  5. Once the cake is done, poke around 60 holes in it using a blunt-end tool.
  6. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and caramel mixture over the warm cake.
  7. Let the cake cool in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  8. Spread whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake.
  9. Sprinkle with pecans and mini chocolate chips, then drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor melding and texture. Use quality ingredients for the best taste.

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