Ultimate Turtle Caramel Cake Recipe – Creamy, Crunchy, and Delicious!

by Jessica | August 23, 2023 12:01 pm

Time: 50 minutes

 

There aren’t many people who like to have their cake dry and with no topping at all. Fortunately, this recipe will help us learn how to make the creamiest and moistest cake you can ever have. If you are like me and you love to have these types of cakes, keep reading this article.

 

This cake is very simple to make. It takes 35 minutes in the oven and the remaining 15 minutes is left for the preparation. In addition to this, it is made with few ingredients only, 10 to be exact. Few are for the caramel sauce and others are for the other layers of the cake. The first layer is the baked cake mix. We top it with the caramel sauce and some pecans and chocolate chips. We add another cake layer and we spread the chocolate fudge over it. We sprinkle the pecans and chocolate chips on top and voila! You can enjoy this delicious cake.

 

Thanks to these ingredients and layers, the texture of this cake is creamy, fluffy and crunchy. Each ingredients contributes greatly to this texture. Moreover, the combination between the taste of chocolate and caramel is just heavenly. The caramel sauce that we make for this cake is way better than the one you are going to buy from the store. No words can describe how great this cake tastes. This is by far the creamiest and simplest cake you can ever make.

 

For more details on how to make this cake, check the instructions. You will also find some tips and ideas on how to store and serve this turtle caramel cake in this article. By the end of this recipe, you will find information on how nutritious this treat is.

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 Cups of chopped pecans
• ¾ Cup of melted unsalted sweet cream butter,
• ½ Cup of evaporated milk
• 1 – 11 oz caramel bits
• 1 Box German chocolate cake mix
• 1 Cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ Cup canola oil
• 1 container of chocolate fudge frosting

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare the oven by heating it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease you 9×13 baking dish with pam baking spray and set aside.
3. Combine the cake mix with oil, milk and eggs using a hand mixer. You should obtain a smooth batter.
4. Take half of this batter and pour it in the baking dish.
5. Place this in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
6. Once it is baked, remove the pan from the oven.
7. Put the caramel bits, butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan and place them over medium heat.
8. Combine these ingredients together until they melt and become smooth.
9. Pour this caramel mixture on top the baked cake.
10. Top this layer with chocolate chips and pecans.
11. Add in the rest of the cake batter over the last pecans and chocolate chips layer.
12. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
13. Let it cool thoroughly once you remove it from the oven.
14. When it is cool enough, spread the softened chocolate fudge evenly over the cake.
15. Top with chocolate chips and pecans.
16. Serve and enjoy!

 

Notes:

• It is recommended to use evaporate milk. It is thicker and makes the cake really moist. If you have any evaporated milk left, you can store it for other uses. You can use it with coffee or in other desserts.
• For the topping, you can use either a ganache or frosting.
• You can use any cake mix that you prefer. You can also make your own homemade cake.

 

How to serve?

Cut this Turtle Caramel Cake into pieces and serve it for dessert alone or with a beverage of your choice.

 

 

How to store?

• You can store this cake wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and kept in the fridge for a maximum of 7 days. (It will stay fresh in the first 2 days.)
• It freezes perfectly in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 months.
• You can also keep it at home temperature for a maximum of 4 days.

 

Nutrition Value:

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g

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