Turtle Cake
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A decadent layered chocolate cake featuring a gooey center of melted caramels, chocolate chips, and toasted pecans. Made effortlessly with a German Chocolate cake mix for maximum flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 35 mins | None | 12-16 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Toothpick
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Package | German Chocolate Cake Mix | plus ingredients on box (eggs, water, oil) |
| 1 lb. | Caramels | unwrapped |
| 1 Can (5 oz) | Evaporated Milk | small |
| 1 Cup | Chocolate Chips | semi-sweet |
| 1 Cup | Pecans | chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: First Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the 1 package German Chocolate Cake Mix according to the package directions.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake this first layer for 15 minutes until slightly set.
Step 2: Caramel Filling and Assembly
- While the cake is baking, combine the 1 lb. Caramels and 1 can (5 oz) Evaporated Milk in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Once the first layer is done, remove it from the oven. Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle the 1 cup Chocolate Chips and 1 cup Pecans over the caramel layer.
- Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the top, spreading it to cover the caramel and nuts.
Step 3: Final Bake and Cooling
- 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.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing until set and firm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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