Easy Turtle Snack Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Easy Turtle Snack Cake—a rich, gooey dessert that combines decadent layers of chocolate, caramel, and pecans for a treat that’s as impressive as it is simple to make. Using a convenient box of chocolate cake mix, this recipe comes together with minimal effort but delivers big on flavor, featuring luscious caramel sauce infused into the cake layers and topped with crunchy pecans and melty milk chocolate chips. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or an indulgent snack, this cake bakes up beautifully in just 30 minutes, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With a drizzle of caramel over the top for that finishing touch, each bite is a heavenly blend of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake batter by combining the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water according to the package instructions. Mix until smooth.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Bake the first layer in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is just set but not fully baked. Remove it from the oven and set it aside.
While the first layer bakes, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the caramel sauce until fully combined and warm, but do not boil.
Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans evenly over the partially baked cake layer. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the pecans.
Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the caramel layer for an extra burst of chocolate.
Carefully pour the remaining half of the cake batter over the caramel and pecan layer, spreading it evenly to cover the toppings.
Bake the assembled cake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the top layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
Once cooled, drizzle more caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining pecans and chocolate chips for decoration.
Slice and serve this indulgent Turtle Snack Cake. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 421.4 g | 540% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.6 g | 713% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 882 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 4655 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 777.5 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 574.7 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1226 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 2361 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
