Turtle Cake
A delightful chocolate cake with caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 box chocolate cake mix Any brand will work
- 3 pieces eggs Room temperature for better mixing
- 1 cup water Adjust for fudgier cake, add less water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans Toast for added flavor and crunch
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate chips
Topping
- as desired Whipped cream Optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. Spoon this mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining cake batter on top, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for about a week. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap for best results.