Turtle Caramel Cake Made Simple: Step-By-Step Guide
This Turtle Caramel Cake recipe combines chocolate cake, melted caramel, and crunchy pecans for the ultimate homemade dessert. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any sweet craving.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1 bag (11 oz) caramel bits
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (16 oz) chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, whole milk, eggs, and canola oil. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- 4
While the cake bakes, melt the caramel bits with the evaporated milk and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- 5
Remove the partially baked cake from the oven and pour the caramel mixture evenly over it.
- 6
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
- 7
Pour the remaining cake batter on top, spreading it gently to cover the caramel and toppings.
- 8
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the cake cool completely before spreading the chocolate fudge frosting evenly on top.