Description
This Box Mix Turtle Cake is a rich chocolate dessert made with German chocolate cake mix, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and melty chocolate chips. It is an easy layered turtle cake recipe that turns a simple boxed mix into a decadent homemade-style dessert perfect for potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 box German chocolate cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
11 oz soft caramels unwrapped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
2. In a large bowl mix the German chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth
3. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish
4. Bake for 15 minutes until the layer begins to set
5. Combine the caramels, evaporated milk, and melted butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth
6. Pour the warm caramel mixture over the partially baked cake layer
7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and semisweet chocolate chips over the caramel
8. Spoon the remaining cake batter over the filling
9. Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is set
10. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before cutting so the caramel layer can set
Lightly toast the pecans before adding them to enhance the nutty flavor
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic turtle dessert experience
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg