Description
Looking for a quick dessert that feels bakery-level indulgent? This Box Mix Turtle Cake is the ultimate easy recipe for chocolate lovers. It combines a moist chocolate cake base with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and melted chocolate chips for a rich and satisfying treat. Perfect for potlucks, dinner ideas, or whenever you need a simple yet impressive dessert.
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
11 oz caramel candies
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, adding vanilla extract.
3. Pour half of the batter into the dish and bake for 15 minutes.
4. Melt caramel candies with evaporated milk and butter until smooth.
5. Pour caramel over the baked layer evenly.
6. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips and pecans.
7. Spread remaining batter gently over the top.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set.
9. Top with remaining chocolate chips and pecans.
10. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Warm slices before serving for best texture.
Use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor.
Do not overbake to keep the center gooey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg