Chocolate Turtle Layer Cake

Health score
2%
Chocolate Turtle Layer Cake
265 min.
16
567kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Chocolate Turtle Layer Cake that is sure to impress at any gathering! This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, creating a symphony of taste that will leave your guests craving more. With its moist layers of devil's food cake, luscious cream cheese frosting, and a generous drizzle of caramel topping, this cake is a true showstopper.

Perfect for celebrations or simply as a treat for yourself, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of chocolate chips and chopped turtle candies adds a delightful texture, while the toasted pecans provide a nutty crunch that complements the sweetness of the caramel and frosting. Each slice is a heavenly experience, making it an ideal dessert for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.

With a total preparation time of just over four hours, this cake is well worth the wait. The process of baking and assembling the layers allows you to savor the anticipation of enjoying this delightful creation. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible Chocolate Turtle Layer Cake that promises to be the highlight of your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • cup canola oil 
  • 12 oz mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • lb cream cheese frosting 
  • 0.5 cup condensed milk sweetened canned (caramelized condensed milk)
  •  eggs 
  • box chocolate pudding instant (4-serving size)
  • teaspoon coffee instant
  • oz m&m candies 
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted
  • cup pecans chopped
  • oz semi chocolate chips 
  • 16 servings cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray; sprinkle with cocoa.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla and coffee granules with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
  3. Pour batter into pans.
  4. Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  5. Remove cakes from pans to cooling racks; cool completely. Wrap cake layers; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  6. In medium bowl, stir frosting and dulce de leche with whisk until well blended; set aside.
  7. Cut 6 of the turtle candies in half; set aside. Chop remaining candies.
  8. Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on serving plate.
  9. Spread with half of the frosting mixture; sprinkle with chopped candies.
  10. Place second cake layer, top side up, on candies.
  11. Spread remaining frosting mixture on top of cake. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  12. Drizzle caramel topping over top of cake, allowing some to drip down side.
  13. Garnish with pecan halves and reserved turtle candies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories567kcal
Protein4.54%
Fat42.04%
Carbs53.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.44
Glycemic Load
3.55
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.5369565435078%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.9mg
Delphinidin
0.61mg
Catechin
1.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
2.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:566.74kcal
28.34%
Fat:27.38g
42.13%
Saturated Fat:8.3g
51.86%
Carbohydrates:78.28g
26.09%
Net Carbohydrates:75.06g
27.29%
Sugar:62.8g
69.78%
Cholesterol:38.73mg
12.91%
Sodium:476.04mg
20.7%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:16.8mg
5.6%
Protein:6.65g
13.3%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.92%
Copper:0.41mg
20.7%
Phosphorus:204.51mg
20.45%
Iron:2.68mg
14.88%
Magnesium:56.89mg
14.22%
Selenium:9.59µg
13.7%
Calcium:135.99mg
13.6%
Fiber:3.22g
12.89%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.07%
Potassium:315.75mg
9.02%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.57%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.42%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.31%
Folate:24.43µg
6.11%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.6%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.49%
Vitamin K:4.34µg
4.13%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.62%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.22%
Vitamin A:158.69IU
3.17%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.63%