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Turtle Poke Cake

Decadent Turtle Poke Cake That's a Chocolate Lover's Dream

Turtle Poke Cake is a luscious dessert soaked with caramel and layered with pudding, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 47 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Can swap with devil's food mix for richer taste.
  • 1 cup Water Can substitute with milk or coffee.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for richness.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for better incorporation.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate alternative available.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Toast for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Additional Caramel Sauce For drizzling.
  • 1 container Whipped Topping or Cream Homemade for best results.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Handheld mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the chocolate fudge cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and large eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Poke deep holes across the cake's surface while warm.
  5. Mix caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk, then pour it over the warm cake.
  6. Let the cake cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Remove from the fridge and add chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and additional caramel sauce on top.
  8. Slice into squares and serve chilled, optionally topping with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Poke holes deeply for better flavor absorption. Chill overnight for optimal texture and flavor.

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