Cream Cheese Turtle Cake

Health score
3%
Cream Cheese Turtle Cake
45 min.
16
452kcal

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If you're searching for a show-stopping dessert that combines rich flavors and a delightful texture, look no further than this Cream Cheese Turtle Cake! This indulgent cake is a heavenly tribute to the classic turtle candy, integrating luscious cream cheese, hints of chocolate, and an irresistible caramel drizzle that will tantalize your taste buds.

Perfect for celebrations and family gatherings, this recipe serves 16 and is surprisingly quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish. With its delightful layers of cake and creamy filling, it offers a fantastic balance of moist, dense cake and smooth textures that will leave your guests begging for seconds.

The toasted almonds and pecans give the cake a satisfying crunch, while the rich chocolate and creamy caramel sauce add mouthwatering sweetness. Each bite is a journey through chocolatey richness, nutty flavor, and a touch of decadence that’s hard to resist. Whether it's a birthday party, holiday feast, or just a special treat for yourself, this Cream Cheese Turtle Cake will undoubtedly impress and delight everyone who tries it!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that not only looks beautiful but also embodies the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Your loved ones will be thrilled, and you'll have a new favorite recipe to add to your collection!

Ingredients

  • cup almonds lightly toasted sliced
  • ounce cream cheese cut into pieces, room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 18.3 ounce german chocolate cake mix 
  • cup pecans lightly toasted chopped
  • 1.8 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup dulce de leche topping 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • tablespoons milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal cake pan.
  2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup pecans over bottom of pan.
  3. Combine cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, oil, and eggs in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat at low speed until mixture is moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into pan.
  5. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually stir in powdered sugar (mixture will form clumps); stir in cream cheese.
  6. Whisk until smooth, about 1 minute.
  7. Pour cream cheese mixture in large ribbons atop cake batter in pan. Using knife, swirl mixture into batter (do not overmix).
  8. Bake cake until tester inserted into center (in cake part only) comes out clean, about 50 minutes (bottom of cake will be very moist). Cool cake in pan on rack.
  9. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup pecans over cake.
  10. Mix sugar and cocoa in medium bowl. Bring milk and butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; add powdered sugar mixture and whisk until melted.
  11. Add chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
  12. Mix in vanilla.
  13. Drizzle warm icing over cake.
  14. Let stand until set, about 2 hours.
  15. Drizzle caramel topping over. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories452kcal
Protein5.63%
Fat56.33%
Carbs38.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.94
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.236521745506%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.87mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.97mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.23kcal
22.61%
Fat:29.47g
45.34%
Saturated Fat:9.36g
58.52%
Carbohydrates:44.78g
14.93%
Net Carbohydrates:41.73g
15.17%
Sugar:29.68g
32.97%
Cholesterol:57.89mg
19.3%
Sodium:329.01mg
14.3%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:12.25mg
4.08%
Protein:6.63g
13.25%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.57%
Copper:0.41mg
20.66%
Phosphorus:199.69mg
19.97%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.69%
Magnesium:60.18mg
15.05%
Iron:2.65mg
14.72%
Selenium:9.6µg
13.72%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.8%
Fiber:3.06g
12.22%
Vitamin K:11.03µg
10.51%
Calcium:101.1mg
10.11%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.32%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.2%
Potassium:274.29mg
7.84%
Folate:30.07µg
7.52%
Vitamin A:346.28IU
6.93%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.58%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.03%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.27%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.69%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious