Chocolate Turtle Cake
Chocolate Turtle Cake is a delicious treat that combines rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix Any brand of chocolate cake mix.
- 3 eggs Large eggs are recommended.
- 1 cup water Room temperature water works best.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with canola oil if preferred.
For the Topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans Toast for added flavor if desired.
- 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade caramel sauce can be used.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
Assembly
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce and half of the chocolate chips on top.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel and chocolate layers.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Finishing Touch
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle the remaining caramel sauce and chocolate chips on top before serving.
Notes
This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top enhances the experience.