Description
Indulge in the delightful Box Mix Turtle Cake, a decadent dessert that brings together rich chocolate cake, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate chips. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to casual dinners. With its luscious layers and a simple boxed mix base, you can impress your family and friends without the hassle of complicated baking techniques. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this turtle cake is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large 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 chopped pecans
- 16-ounce can chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 15 minutes or until set.
- While baking, melt caramels, butter, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Pour caramel mixture over the baked layer, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Add remaining batter on top of toppings and bake for another 20 minutes or until fully set.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg