Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream, pecans, and chocolate. This Caramel Turtle Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box)
For the Toppings:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (warmed)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Add Fillings: Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, followed by caramel sauce. Let the cake cool.
- Top the Cake: Spread whipped topping over the cake, drizzle with hot fudge sauce and additional caramel. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
