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Box Mix Turtle Cake

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A decadent, bakery-style dessert made easy with a chocolate cake mix, layered with caramel, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate ganache, and crunchy pecans. Moist, rich, and crowd-pleasing.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs (or amount listed on box)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or amount listed on box)
  • 1 cup water (or amount listed on box)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce (for topping)
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (for topping)
  • Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to box instructions using eggs, oil, and water. Stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes. Poke holes throughout the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  5. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  6. Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, spread 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce over the surface.
  8. Drizzle melted chocolate or ganache on top and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
  9. Chill the cake until the topping sets before slicing. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Toasting the pecans enhances flavor and crunch.
  • Use a hot knife and wipe between slices for neat presentation.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/box-mix-turtle-cake/