Nutty Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

Name: Nutty Chocolate Turtle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup oil; 1/2 cup water; 1-1/4 cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans; 2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped; 1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels, divided; 1 Tbsp. water; 24 PLANTERS Pecan Halves

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1-1/4 cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans
2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels, divided
1 Tbsp. water
24 PLANTERS Pecan Halves

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Beat first 6 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended.
3
Stir in chopped nuts and chocolate.
4
Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch pan.
5
Top with 24 caramels, spacing evenly in batter.
6
Bake 45 to 50 min.
7
or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool 10 min.
9
Remove cake to wire rack; cool completely.
10
Microwave remaining caramels and 1 Tbsp.
11
water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min.
12
or until caramels begin to melt.
13
Stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
14
Carefully spread onto cake.
15
Top with pecan halves.

5867

kcal

Calories

557

Fat

210

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix, 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding, 1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Nutty 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.

Nutty Chocolate Turtle Cake

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