Description
Indulge in this decadent Caramel Turtle Poke Cake, featuring a rich chocolate base soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream, pecans, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful dessert at home!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix 🍫
- Ingredients needed to prepare the cake (usually eggs, oil, and water) 🥚🥛🧈
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥛
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce 🍯
- 1 cup chopped pecans 🌰
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
For the Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed 🧁
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce 🍯
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans 🌰
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 🔥
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake as directed on the box, usually for 25-30 minutes. 🍫⏳
- Poke Holes: When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. 🥄
- Add Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and 1 jar of caramel sauce. Pour this mixture over the cake, spreading it out evenly and ensuring it fills the holes. 🥛🍯
- Sprinkle Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake. Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. ❄️
- Spread Whipped Topping: Once chilled, spread the whipped topping over the entire cake. 🧁
- Drizzle Caramel: Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the whipped topping. 🍯
- Top with Pecans: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top. 🌰
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy your delicious Caramel Turtle Poke Cake! 🍽️😋
Notes
- For best results, let the cake chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- This cake can be made a day ahead of time, making it perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg