Prepare Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling time)
Ingredients:
- Unsweetened cocoa
- 1 (18.25-oz.) package devil’s food cake mix
- 1 (3.9-oz.) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 (6-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (16-oz.) container ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting
- 1/2 cup canned dulce de leche
- 2 (7-oz.) packages turtle candies
- 1 (16-oz.) can ready-to-spread chocolate fudge frosting
- 1 (12-oz.) jar dulce de leche ice cream topping
- 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the devil’s food cake mix, chocolate instant pudding mix, eggs, milk, canola oil, vanilla extract, chocolate extract, and instant coffee granules. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate morsels and chopped pecans.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake according to package instructions. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
- Drizzle dulce de leche over the frosting and place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the entire cake with chocolate fudge frosting.
- Decorate with Turtle Candies:
- Arrange turtle candies on top of the cake, pressing them gently into the frosting.
- Drizzle with Dulce de Leche:
- Warm the dulce de leche ice cream topping and drizzle it over the cake for a caramel finish.
- Toast Pecans and Garnish:
- Toast pecan halves in a dry skillet until fragrant. Sprinkle them on top of the cake for added crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve the Chocolate Turtle Cake, reveling in the layers of chocolate, caramel, and pecan goodness.
Nutrition Information:
Per Serving (Approximate values):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Sugar: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Delight in the luxurious taste of our Chocolate Turtle Cake – a dessert that brings together layers of chocolatey goodness, caramel, and pecans for a truly indulgent treat!
