Best 7 Sea Turtle Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, the delightful union of sea turtle and ice cream cake may seem like an enigma, a fusion of flavors and textures that challenge conventional gastronomic boundaries. Yet, within this culinary paradox lies a symphony of taste and texture, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and refreshing elements. Embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the depths of flavor and unveil the secrets behind crafting this unique culinary masterpiece, the sea turtle ice cream cake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEA TURTLE ICE CREAM CAKE



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Scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream form the shell of this cool sea turtle. Peeking out through white candy eyes (with chocolate pupils) and flashing a black-licorice grin, this is one turtle who is not too shy to come to the party. For the decorating technique, see our step-by-step photos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream
Vanilla Bowl Cake
1 large scoop chocolate ice cream
2 small round white candies such as Mentos and M&Ms, for decorating
Black licorice laces, for decorating
4 chocolate-mint wafer cookies (1 1/2-inch round), for decorating
1 tablespoon chocolate chips, melted and cooled, for decorating

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Scoop out 2 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream (about thirty-five 1 1/2-ounce scoops), and place on prepared baking sheet; refreeze for at least 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, soften remaining 1 quart mint-chocolate-chip ice cream; set aside. Line a 12-cup bowl with plastic wrap; freeze briefly, then fill with the scoops of ice cream, rounded side down, to extend beyond rim (fill in gaps with extra).
  • Place cake, flat-side up, over ice cream scoops, then spread softened mint-chocolate-chip ice cream on top using an offset spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refreeze for at least 4 hours.
  • Unmold ice cream cake onto a serving platter. Using a 2 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop, carve a niche into the edge of the turtle shell; nestle a scoop of chocolate ice cream into niche for the head. Decorate head using black licorice for the mouth and nose and white candy for the eyes (using the blunt end of a skewer, dot melted chocolate onto the white candies for pupils). Tuck chocolate-mint wafers under cake for feet. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE



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No wonder this is a bake sale winner! Devil's food cake sandwiches caramel, pecans and, yes, more chocolate in the middle. Yum.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 bag (14 oz) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
Ice cream or Whipped cream, if desired
Caramel and chocolate toppings, if desired
Chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour half of the batter into pan. Bake 22 minutes. Refrigerate remaining batter.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Pour caramel mixture over warm cake in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread with remaining batter. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream, drizzle with toppings and sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

OREO ULTIMATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE



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When we say 'ultimate,' we mean it. This delectable cheesecake boasts an OREO Cookie crust topped with a nutty layer of caramel and a classic cheesecake filling. Drizzles of melted chocolate and caramel-pecan sauce finish it off in style.

Provided by Oreo

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     OREO®

Time 6h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
½ cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Microwave caramels and milk in a microwaveable bowl on high for 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Stir in nuts; pour half into crust. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Refrigerate remaining caramel mixture for later use.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over caramel layer in crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Microwave reserved caramel mixture 1 minute; stir. Pour over cheesecake. Melt chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.

TURTLES® CAKE I



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Chocolate cake with melted caramels, nuts, and chocolate chips in the middle.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
14 ounces individually wrapped caramels
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
¾ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Mix cake mix according to package directions. Pour a little less than half of the batter into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) remove from oven.
  • Melt caramels, margarine, and milk in the microwave on high (takes about 10 minutes), stirring a couple times. Or alternately melt in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Pour melted caramel mixture over cake, sprinkle with pecans, and chocolate chips, and pour remaining cake batter over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE



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After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup chopped pecans
GANACHE:
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spread over crust., In another bowl, mix caramel topping and remaining flour; stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chocolate batter. Top with remaining batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For ganache, place chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. , Remove sides of springform pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

AIMS' TURTLE SUNDAE



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I love Turtles candy and I am a fan of adding nuts to desserts so I came up with my version of a turtle sundae just like a local ice cream shop would make. I had all of the ingredients on hand and it was very delicious and satifying either with or without cool whip. If you are making this for more people, just duplicate & follow the directions for each person.

Provided by i_luv_chocolate

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 5m

Yield 1 sundae, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -1 1/2 cup light French vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon hersheys sugar-free chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon smuckers fat-free caramel topping
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chip (optional)
1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite

Steps:

  • Scoop out ice cream into a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with both chocolate and caramel syrups.
  • Top with pecans and mini chocolate chips.
  • Lastly, top with Cool Whip and Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3.1

TURTLE CAKE



Turtle Cake image

I found this on the back of a cake mix box. I liked this recipe because it didn't require a German Chocolate Cake base. It's easy to prepare and seems like you spent a lot more prep time than you actually did. ;)

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (see cake mix box for exact quantity)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (see cake mix box for exact amount)
1 1/2 cups water (see cake mix box for exact amount)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Pour half of the prepared cake mix into the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In the meantime, place unwrapped caramels in a saucepan.
  • Add 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
  • Heat on low, stirring until caramels have melted.
  • Remove cake from oven and pour melted caramel mixture on top of the cake.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips on top of caramel layer.
  • Press down lightly.
  • Pour remaining half of prepared cake mix on top of the filling layer.
  • Bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • After removing cake from the oven, let the cake cool slightly (approx. 5- 10 minutes).
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • This is an important step- otherwise you'll have a tough time removing the pieces later!
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Note: Please see your cake mix box for exact amounts of vegetable oil, water and eggs.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the process.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results. Fresh eggs, butter, and cream will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Precise Measurements: Follow the recipe's measurements accurately. Baking is a science, and precise measurements are crucial for success.
  • Proper Mixing: Mix the ingredients thoroughly, but do not overmix. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Correct Baking Temperature: Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking. Baking at the wrong temperature can result in an undercooked or overcooked cake.
  • Don't Open the Oven: Avoid opening the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall or lose heat, resulting in an unevenly baked cake.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or decorating. This will help prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

Baking a sea turtle ice cream cake is a fun and creative way to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a delicious dessert. With careful planning, attention to detail, and a little patience, you can create a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your friends and family. Remember to have fun and enjoy the process of baking!

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