Turtle Chocolate Cake (Print Format)
Soft chocolate cake filled with caramel, topped with creamy whipped topping, crunchy pecans, and chocolate bits. Great for any celebration.
# Ingredients:
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Box of Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix (15.25-ounce)
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Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounces)
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Jar of Caramel Sundae Sauce (12 ounces)
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Thawed Whipped Topping (8-ounce container)
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Half a cup of chopped Pecans
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1/2 cup of Mini Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet)
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About 1/3 cup of Salted Caramel Drizzle
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Eggs, oil, and water (usually needed for the cake mix instructions)
# Steps:
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Turn your oven up to 350°F. Cover a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil, and give it a quick spray of cooking oil so nothing sticks.
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Follow the box instructions for preparing the cake mix. Typically, it needs water, eggs, and some oil. Stir everything well before pouring into the pan you prepped.
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Slide the pan into the oven and bake according to the box timing. Check a few minutes earlier than directed—these cakes sometimes finish faster than expected.
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While your cake's cooking, stir together the caramel topping and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl until smooth.
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When the cake's out of the oven and still warm, use a wooden spoon handle to poke around 60 holes evenly across the surface.
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Pour the caramel and milk mixture carefully over the cake, letting it seep into all the holes. Take your time to make sure it soaks through.
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Pop the cake into the fridge for about 10 minutes so it can cool for the next step.
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Spread the thawed whipped topping across the cake, making a smooth layer. Scatter the mini chocolate chips and pecans evenly over the top.
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Cover the cake and let it hang out in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or overnight if you’ve got the patience. This lets all the layers soak together nicely.
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Before you serve, drizzle the salted caramel over the top. Cut into squares and enjoy every rich, gooey bite!
# Tips:
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This dessert stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days if kept sealed in an airtight container.
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If you'd rather, make your own Devil's Food cake from scratch instead of using a mix.
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Use the round end of a wooden spoon handle—it makes perfect-sized holes for soaking up all that caramel goodness.