Description
Indulge in the delight of Box Mix Turtle Cake, a luscious dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate cake with smooth caramel and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks, or simply as a weekend indulgence. With its layered flavors and charming presentation, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bag Kraft caramels
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans
- 16-ounce can chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water; blend well.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes until slightly set.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt caramels with butter and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour caramel mixture over the baked layer; sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on top.
- Pour remaining batter over everything and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg