Description
This Box Mix Turtle Cake is a rich, easy dessert made with chocolate cake mix, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a creamy topping finished with silky chocolate. It is a perfect easy recipe for holidays, potlucks, family dessert nights, and anyone looking for dessert ideas, food ideas, and a simple make-ahead treat that tastes bakery special.
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container whipped topping
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole pecans
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the center is set.
4. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top.
5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and 3/4 cup of the caramel sauce over the cake so it soaks into the holes.
6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel layer and let the cake cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Fold in the whipped topping until light and creamy, then spread it evenly over the cooled cake.
9. Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
10. Spread or drizzle the chocolate topping over the cream layer.
11. Finish with whole pecans, the remaining caramel sauce, and flaky sea salt.
12. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not spread the cream cheese topping over a warm cake or it can melt and turn runny instead of staying thick and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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