Turtle Cake

A rich and indulgent dessert combining the flavors of German chocolate cake with gooey caramel, sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans. This layered cake is a favorite for holidays and special occasions. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser.

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 550

Description

A rich and indulgent dessert combining the flavors of German chocolate cake with gooey caramel, sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans. This layered cake is a favorite for holidays and special occasions. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser.

Directions

1
Mix cake batter as directed.
2
Pour half of the batter into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
3
Melt caramels, butter, and milk on low heat until smooth.
4
Pour caramel mixture over the baked cake layer.
5
Sprinkle with 1 cup nuts and all chocolate chips.
6
Pour remaining cake batter over the top.
7
Top with remaining nuts.
8
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
9
Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *
Protein 6gg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turtle cake, german chocolate cake, caramel, chocolate chips, pecans, layered cake, dessert, holiday baking, nutty dessert, chocolate cake

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