CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE

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Make and share this Chocolate Turtle Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Combine and mix well cake mix, butter, eggs, water, oil and 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk. Stir mixture, heating until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Evenly spread over the baked cake layer. Sprinkle generously with chopped pecans. Cover with remaining cake batter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Frost with Turtle Cake Frosting.
  • Turtle Cake Frosting:.
  • Combine butter, cocoa, and evaporated milk in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over cooled cake.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Deborah Quansah
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I had some trouble getting the cake to bake evenly, but it still tasted good. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.


Y'S YEAKUB DHALI
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using a different frosting next time.


Latoya Williams
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and impressive.


Irfan Sadozia
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This cake is so delicious and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Godless Artist
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Lawrence Daniel
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.


Mryashraj Rajput
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I thought this one was really good. The caramel and pecans really balanced out the chocolate flavor.


Lisa Cook
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Overall, I thought this cake was pretty good. It was easy to make and it tasted good. I would definitely make it again.


Md Noeem
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I had some trouble getting the cake to bake evenly, but it still tasted good. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.


Zahoor Sario
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using a different frosting next time.


Jonathan Seremba
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and impressive.


Mikeee 49er
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Johura a Akter
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Dawit Wuletaw
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This cake was amazing! I loved the combination of chocolate and caramel. The pecans added a nice crunch and the frosting was perfect.


Amit Kumar Amit Kumar
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted good. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.


Makku Tharu
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using a different frosting next time.


Corey Levi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The caramel and pecans really balanced out the chocolate flavor.


Mukhtar Ahmad
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use a box cake mix to save time.


Firdavs Ziyodullayev
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate and caramel layers were perfect together, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Tawana Thomas
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This chocolate turtle cake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and decadent, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


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