Turtle Caramel Cake Recipe
This decadent Turtle Caramel Cake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans. The moist German chocolate cake provides the perfect base for the gooey caramel layer and the creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| German Chocolate Cake Mix | 1 box |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Canola Oil | 1/2 cup |
| Whole Milk | 1 cup |
For the Caramel Layer:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Caramel Bits | 1 bag (11 oz) |
| Evaporated Milk | 1 can (12 oz) |
| Unsalted Butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
| Semisweet Chocolate Chips | 1 cup |
| Butterscotch Chips | 1 cup |
| Chopped Pecans | 1 cup |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Fudge Frosting | 1 container (16 oz) |
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and milk. Beat until well combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Caramel Layer: In a saucepan, combine caramel bits and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Add melted butter.
- Assemble Cake: Pour caramel mixture over partially baked cake layer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and pecans. Pour remaining cake batter over the top.
- Bake: Return cake to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cake cool completely in the pan.
- Frost: Heat chocolate fudge frosting until pourable and spread over cooled cake.
- Serve: Garnish with additional pecans or melted caramel. Cut and enjoy!
