Turtle Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
One boxed mix of Devil's Food Chocolate Cake, 15.25 ounces
02 -
Can of sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
03 -
Jar of caramel sundae sauce, 12 ounces
04 -
Thawed whipped topping, 8 ounces
05 -
Half a cup of chopped pecans
06 -
Half a cup of mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet
07 -
One-third cup of salted caramel syrup
08 -
Eggs, oil, and water as called for in the directions on your cake mix
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 350°F and let it get warm. Use aluminum foil to line a 9×13-inch pan, then spray it lightly with cooking oil so nothing sticks.
02 -
Mix up the Devil's Food cake following the box's instructions—usually you're adding eggs, water, and oil. Keep stirring till it's smooth, then pour into your prepared pan.
03 -
Slide the cake into the oven and bake it like the box says. A tip? Check it about 3 minutes early, as it might cook quicker than expected!
04 -
While your cake bakes, combine the caramel sundae sauce with the sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Stir it together till smooth.
05 -
After baking, pull out your cake and while it's still warm, use the handle end of a wooden spoon to make about 60 evenly spaced holes across the surface.
06 -
Carefully pour the caramel-and-milk mixture over the cake, letting it sink into all the holes you poked. Go slow and be thorough so everything gets absorbed.
07 -
Let your cake hang out in the fridge for roughly 10 minutes to cool before moving to the next step.
08 -
Spread the whipped topping evenly over your cake. Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips and the chopped pecans to cover the top completely.
09 -
Pop the cake back in the fridge and leave it covered for at least 2 hours, or better yet, let it chill overnight so the flavors can fully combine.
10 -
Right before serving, drizzle salted caramel sauce evenly across the top. Cut it into squares and enjoy the reactions when people take a bite!
# Notes:
01 -
Stored in an airtight container, this dessert can stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days.
02 -
Want to go all out? You can make Devil's Food cake from scratch instead of using a boxed one.
03 -
Use the thick end of a wooden spoon for the holes—it creates just the right size for soaking in the caramel mixture.