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Chocolate Turtle Cake

A luxurious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the sweetness of caramel and the crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • Unsweetened cocoa for dusting pans
  • 1 18.25 oz package devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 3.9 oz package chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp chocolate extract
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 6 oz package semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Filling:

  • 1 16 oz container cream cheese frosting
  • 1/2 cup canned dulce de leche
  • 2 7 oz packages turtle candies, diced

For the Frosting:

  • 1 16 oz can chocolate fudge frosting

For the Topping:

  • 1 12 oz jar dulce de leche ice cream topping
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves toasted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with unsweetened cocoa.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, chocolate extract, and instant coffee granules. Beat on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate morsels and chopped pecans. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  • Bake for 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap and chill layers for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix cream cheese frosting with canned dulce de leche until smooth.
  • Cut 6 turtle candies in half for garnish, and dice the remaining candies.
  • Slice each chilled cake layer horizontally to create 4 thinner layers.
  • Place one layer on a serving platter, spread with 1/2 cup of filling, and top with a third of the diced turtle candies. Repeat layering, finishing with a plain cake layer.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with chocolate fudge frosting. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Before serving, drizzle dulce de leche topping over the cake and garnish with turtle candies and toasted pecan halves.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 680kcal
Keyword caramel, chocolate, layered, pecans
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