A decadent layered cake with all the flavors of a classic turtle candy. This recipe uses a German Chocolate cake mix as a base, with a rich, gooey center of melted caramels, chocolate chips, and pecans.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 PackageGerman Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients on box)
1 lb.Caramels, unwrapped
1 Small (5 oz) CanEvaporated Milk
1 CupChocolate Chips
1 CupPecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the German Chocolate Cake mix according to the package directions.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  4. Bake this first layer for 15 minutes.
  5. While the cake is baking, combine the unwrapped caramels and the evaporated milk in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  6. Once the first layer is done, remove it from the oven. Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the cake.
  7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  8. Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the top, spreading it to cover the caramel and nuts.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top cake layer comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing. It is very rich and does not need frosting.