I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other
Get ready to indulge in a rich and decadent treat! This Turtle Caramel Cake combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans for a truly irresistible dessert. The gooey caramel center, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate frosting create a symphony of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
| Chopped pecans | 2 cups |
| Unsalted sweet cream butter, melted | ¾ cup |
| Evaporated milk | ½ cup |
| Caramel bits | 11 oz |
| German chocolate cake mix | 1 box |
| Whole milk | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 3 |
| Canola oil | ⅓ cup |
| Chocolate fudge frosting | 1 container |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil. Mix until well combined.
- First Layer: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Caramel Topping: In a saucepan, combine caramel bits, butter, and evaporated milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the caramel mixture over the baked cake layer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Second Layer: Pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel layer.
- Bake: Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool: Let cool completely.
- Frost: Frost with chocolate fudge frosting.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and pecans.
