Turtle Cake Bars Recipe

Name: Turtle Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Step 1 Ingredients; 1 lb caramel (Individually wrapped if bulk caramel is not available in your area); 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup condensed milk; Step 2 Ingredients; 1 betty crocker German chocolate cake mix; 3/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup coarsely broken pecans; 1 lb milk chocolate chips

Servings: persons

Step 1 Ingredients
1 lb caramel (Individually wrapped if bulk caramel is not available in your area)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup condensed milk
Step 2 Ingredients
1 betty crocker German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup coarsely broken pecans
1 lb milk chocolate chips

1
In heavy pot melt all ingredients in step one.
2
When melted set aside.
3
In large bowl combine dry cake mix with melted butter and evaporated milk and stir well by hand.
4
Batter will be sticky.
5
Press 1/2 of batter in well greased 9x13 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
6
Remove from oven and pour reserved caramel mixture evenly over baked cake.
7
On top of caramel sprinkle evenly the pecans and chocolate chips.
8
Press pecans and chips lightly into caramel.
9
Drop remaining cake batter across top by small amounts and spread carefully with a spatula.
10
Cake batter will not completely cover.
11
Bake 20 to 22 minutes at 350 degrees.
12
Cool completely before attempting to cut into bars.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Step 1 Ingredients, 1 lb caramel (Individually wrapped if bulk caramel is not available in your area), 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Turtle Cake Bars 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.

Turtle Cake Bars

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