Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe
A decadent and easy-to-make Chocolate Turtle Cake featuring a moist Devil’s Food chocolate cake soaked with a rich caramel and sweetened condensed milk mixture, topped with creamy whipped topping, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for an irresistible dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix
Soaking Mixture
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sundae topping
Toppings
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup chopped pecans (Fisher recommended)
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Prepare the cake batter following the instructions on the Devil’s Food cake mix box, then pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake as directed on the package, checking for doneness with a toothpick about 3–5 minutes before the recommended time to avoid overbaking.
- Soak with Caramel: While the cake is baking, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sundae topping in a bowl. When the cake is fully baked and still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke approximately 60 evenly spaced holes all over the cake surface. Slowly pour the milk and caramel mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes for deep flavor. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes to let the mixture absorb.
- Chill and Top: Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top. Cover the cake and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. For best results, chill overnight.
- Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of the cake for an added burst of caramel flavor. Slice the cake into squares and enjoy your rich and luscious Chocolate Turtle Cake dessert.
Notes
- Using Fisher pecans is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- The wooden spoon handle holes allow the caramel mixture to soak deeply into the cake for extra moistness.
- Chilling the cake overnight enhances the melding of flavors and texture.
- Make sure the whipped topping is fully thawed before spreading for easy application.
- For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Keywords: Chocolate Turtle Cake, Devil’s Food Cake, Caramel Cake, Poke Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, No Bake Frosting
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