Chocolate Turtle Cake: Layers of chocolate cake, caramel, and pecans reminiscent of the classic candy. A sumptuous blend of textures and flavors, ideal for special occasions or pure indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups pecans
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) bag caramels
- 1 1/3 cups water (or amount specified by cake mix)
- 1/3 cup oil (or amount specified by cake mix)
- 3 eggs (or amount specified by cake mix)
- 1 (18-ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions.
- Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan and pour half of the cake batter into the pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the cake cool.
- While the cake is cooling, create the caramel layer. In a double boiler, combine the caramels, melted butter, and evaporated milk. Stir the mixture constantly until the caramels are completely melted and the ingredients are well combined.
- Carefully pour the melted caramel mixture over the cooling cake, ensuring an even distribution.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of pecans and the chocolate chips over the caramel layer, adding a delightful crunch and rich chocolate flavor.
- Pour the remaining cake batter evenly over the pecans and chocolate chips.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cake is fully baked and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
- Once the cake is cooled, slice it into squares or desired portions.
- Serve your delectable Chocolate Turtle Cake and relish in the harmonious blend of chocolate, caramel, and nutty goodness.
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