TURTLE CARAMEL CAKE

 

 Turtle Caramel Cake 

Indulgent in the rich and nostalgic flavors of this Turtle Caramel Cake! With layers of decadent chocolate, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth fudge frosting, this dessert is the ultimate comfort food treat.

Ingredients:

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:

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the German chocolate cake mix, whole milk, eggs, and canola oil until a smooth batter forms, about 2 minutes.

3️⃣ Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.

4️⃣ While the cake is baking, make the caramel filling. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the caramel bits, melted butter, and evaporated milk. Whisk frequently until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.

5️⃣ Remove the partially baked cake from the oven and pour the warm caramel filling evenly over the top.

6️⃣ Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 cup of the chopped pecans over the caramel layer.

7️⃣ Dollop the remaining cake batter over the filling in spoonfuls, then use a knife to gently spread it and cover the filling completely.

8️⃣ Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.

9️⃣ Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours.

🔟 Once cooled, spread the chocolate fudge frosting evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped pecans.

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