Description
Rich layers of caramel-infused turtle cake promise a delightful chocolate and pecan journey for dessert enthusiasts. Indulgent slices reveal creamy textures and deep flavors that invite pure sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fluid ounces) caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (90 g / 3.2 ounces) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Additional Cake Mix Ingredients:
- Eggs (as specified on cake mix box)
- Oil (as specified on cake mix box)
- Water (as specified on cake mix box)
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) container whipped topping (or 2 cups whipped cream)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) caramel sauce, for drizzling
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 ounce) chopped pecans, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and ready a 9×13-inch baking dish by coating with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Mix and bake the chocolate cake according to package directions, allowing the cake to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven.
- While the cake is still warm, create multiple punctures across the entire surface using a wooden spoon handle or straw, ensuring deep and evenly distributed holes.
- Generously cascade caramel sauce over the warm cake, gently guiding the liquid into each created cavity with a spatula to guarantee complete sauce absorption.
- Distribute chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips uniformly across the caramel-drenched surface, then permit the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, carefully spread whipped topping in a smooth, consistent layer covering the entire cake surface.
- Artfully drizzle additional caramel sauce and chocolate syrup in elegant patterns across the whipped topping.
- Elegantly garnish the cake’s top with the remaining chopped pecans, creating visual texture and crunch.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and settle before serving chilled.
Notes
- Maintain an even cake temperature by rotating the pan halfway through baking to ensure uniform cooking and prevent uneven browning.
- Select high-quality caramel sauce for a richer, more decadent flavor profile that elevates the overall taste of the dessert.
- Customize the cake by toasting pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch that complements the soft cake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg