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Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake

Indulge in Easy Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake Delight

Experience the joy of Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake, a decadent dessert combining rich chocolate and gooey caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Caramel Sundae Topping Consider homemade for a richer flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Can be replaced with homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Swap with walnuts or omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark or milk chocolate chips can be used
  • 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Regular caramel sauce can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil and cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions and pour it into the pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping.
  4. After baking, let the cake cool for 10 minutes and poke holes in it with a wooden spoon.
  5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and caramel mixture over the warm cake, ensuring holes are filled.
  6. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  7. Spread whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Overbaking can cause dryness, so keep an eye on the cake. Chill before adding toppings for easier spreading.

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