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Box Mix Turtle Cake

Decadent Box Mix Turtle Cake: Easy, Irresistible Delight!

This Box Mix Turtle Cake combines rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans in an easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix Gluten-free version can be used.
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Water
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 14 oz Kraft Caramels Substitute with homemade caramel if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk Heavy cream can be used as a richer substitute.
For the Topping
  • 1 container Chocolate Frosting Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Walnuts or almonds can be used.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Box Mix Turtle Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack after baking.
  4. For the caramel sauce, melt Kraft caramels, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat while stirring.
  5. Spread chocolate frosting over the cooled cake.
  6. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the frosted cake and sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  7. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Customize the recipe with added ingredients like chocolate chips or different nuts.

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