Looking for the ultimate decadent dessert? This Turtle Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream — with layers of moist brownie, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a luscious chocolate ganache drizzle, it’s basically heaven on a plate. Add whipped cream and more caramel on top, and you’ve got a showstopper! 💥
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- 1 cup evaporated milk, divided
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 bag (11 oz) caramels, unwrapped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: whipped cream, extra caramel & whole pecans for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix cake mix with ½ cup evaporated milk and melted butter until thick and fudgy. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
4️⃣ Meanwhile, melt caramels with the remaining ½ cup evaporated milk over low heat until smooth.
5️⃣ Pour caramel mixture over the baked layer. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips.
6️⃣ Drop the remaining cake batter by spoonfuls on top (it won’t cover completely — that’s perfect!).
7️⃣ Bake for another 20–25 minutes. Cool before cutting (if you can wait 😉).
8️⃣ Top with whipped cream, extra caramel drizzle, and pecans just before serving!
💡 Tips for Turtle Cake Perfection
- Chill the cake before slicing for perfect layers 🍰
- Use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor
- Swap in sea salt for a salted caramel twist! 🧂
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Gooey caramel + fudge brownie = magic
✔️ Perfect for holidays, or “just because”
✔️ Can be made a day ahead — even better chilled
✔️ Crowd-pleaser every single time
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