Liz's Chocolate Turtle Cake

Dive into pure decadence with Liz's Chocolate Turtle Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines layers of rich German chocolate cake, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and velvety ganache. Perfectly indulgent, this cake starts with a moist chocolate base that is baked in two delicious layers. Sandwiched in between is a luscious homemade caramel-pecan filling, dotted with semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra burst of sweetness. Topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and more pecans, this dessert is as beautiful as it is indulgent. Ideal for any celebration or when you simply want to impress, this caramel turtle cake recipe is easy to follow and yields stunning results every time. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a caramel fanatic, this rich and irresistible treat promises to be the highlight of your dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box German chocolate cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
• 11 oz Caramel bits
• 1.5 cups Pecans
• 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.

Step 3

Pour half of the prepared cake batter into the greased baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is set.

Step 4

While the cake is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the sweetened condensed milk and caramel bits. Stir constantly until the caramel bits are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans.

Step 5

Once the first layer of the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and carefully pour the caramel-pecan mixture over the top, spreading evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips over the caramel layer.

Step 7

Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the top, spreading it out to cover the caramel layer as evenly as possible.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding with the ganache topping.

Step 10

To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the remaining 0.5 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of pecans on top.

Step 12

Let the cake sit at room temperature until the ganache is set. Slice and serve to enjoy this indulgent treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2323.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9288.8

Total Fat 545.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 213.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.9g
Cholesterol 1050.9mg	0%
Sodium 4784.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1075.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.0g	0%
Total Sugars 787.8g
Protein 115.2g	0%

Vitamin D 154.8IU	0%
Calcium 2487.3mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 3331.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 44.5%