Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake, featuring moist Devil’s Food cake, luscious caramel, sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for gatherings, this dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel sundae topping
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil, spray lightly with cooking oil. Prepare cake mix per package instructions, pour batter into pan, and bake.
- Poke Holes: Once baked and warm, use a wooden spoon handle to poke about 60 holes across the surface.
- Add Caramel Mixture: Mix sweetened condensed milk with caramel sundae topping and pour over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Cool and Top: Refrigerate cake for 10 minutes, then spread whipped topping. Sprinkle with pecans and mini chocolate chips.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Drizzle salted caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Use unsweetened whipped cream to reduce sweetness.
- Homemade caramel sauce adds a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
