Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake with Caramel, Pecans, and Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients:
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup evaporated milk, divided
1 (14 oz) bag caramels, unwrapped
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate ganache (optional for topping)
Directions:
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Make the Caramel Layer:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with 1/2 cup of evaporated milk. Add the caramels and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
Pour the caramel mixture over the baked cake layer. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and chocolate chips. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, spreading it evenly to cover the caramel.
Bake and Cool:
Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before topping with chocolate ganache, if desired.
Serve:
Once cooled and topped with ganache, cut into squares and serve. This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 servings
