Treat yourself to a delicious dessert with this Easy Homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake. It’s a rich, chocolatey cake layered with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and sweet chocolate chips. Despite how impressive it looks and tastes, it’s actually really simple to make. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit. Let’s get started and bake something amazing!
What you will need to make this cake
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup melted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (18-ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, using the water, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- First Layer: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake First Layer: Bake the first layer in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Once done, remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Melt Caramel: While the cake layer is cooling, place the unwrapped caramels, 1/2 cup of the melted butter, and the evaporated milk in a double boiler. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Toppings: Pour the melted caramel mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the chopped pecans and all of the chocolate chips over the caramel.
- Second Layer: Pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel and chocolate chip layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Final Bake: Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Chocolate Turtle Cake
Enjoy a chocolate turtle cake straight out the oven. Warm is the best way to have them!
Ingredients
1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups pecans, chopped
3/4 cup melted butter, divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (18-ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, using the water, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- First Layer: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake First Layer: Bake the first layer in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Once done, remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Melt Caramel: While the cake layer is cooling, place the unwrapped caramels, 1/2 cup of the melted butter, and the evaporated milk in a double boiler. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Toppings: Pour the melted caramel mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the chopped pecans and all of the chocolate chips over the caramel.
- Second Layer: Pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel and chocolate chip layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Final Bake: Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!