Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Turtle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) German chocolate cake mix; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup oil; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided; 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped; 1/2 - 1 cup chopped pecans; Turtle Cake Frosting; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons evaporated milk; 1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1/2 - 1 cup chopped pecans
Turtle Cake Frosting
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
2
Combine and mix well cake mix, butter, eggs, water, oil and 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
3
In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk. Stir mixture, heating until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Evenly spread over the baked cake layer. Sprinkle generously with chopped pecans. Cover with remaining cake batter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Frost with Turtle Cake Frosting.
4
Turtle Cake Frosting:
5
Combine butter, cocoa, and evaporated milk in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over cooled cake.
6
Store loosely covered at room temperature.

1157

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) German chocolate cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups water, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Turtle Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Turtle Cake

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