Turtle Cake

4 from 1 vote

Filled with buttery caramel sauce, chocolate chips and pecans, this Turtle Cake is full of flavor and perfectly rich....and it starts with a cake mix, making it super easy!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: cake

Keyword: cake

Servings: slices

Calories: 365kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

One 9x13-inch pan

Ingredients

One box German chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box
One 11 ounce bag caramel bits
1/3 cup half and half or evaporated milk
3/4 cup salted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
One box German chocolate cake mix
Pour half of the batter into the pan and spread it to an even layer.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set in the center.
While the bottom layer is baking, combine the caramel, half and half and butter.
One 11 ounce bag caramel bits, 1/3 cup half and half, 3/4 cup salted butter
Microwave (or cook on the stovetop) until the butter and caramels are melted; whisk until smooth.
Pour the caramel mixture over the bottom cake layer; sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips.
1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour the remaining cake mix over the cake.
Bake an additional 15-17 minutes.
Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting into slices. (It's even better the second day!)
Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate frosting, if desired.

Notes

You can also make this with a Chocolate or Devil's Food Cake Mix.

You can also use a bag of caramels (rather than the caramel bits). It takes a bit longer to get them all unwrapped, but will be just as delicious!

I do not recommend using this as a layer cake OR as a Bundt Cake. It's really best in a 9x13!

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