Description
Chocolate turtle cake delivers a luxurious symphony of rich chocolate, caramel, and pecans in each delectable slice. Indulgent layers of moist chocolate cake cradle creamy caramel and crunchy pecans, promising a sensational dessert experience for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package devil’s food cake mix (18.25 ounces / 517 grams)
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (240 milliliters)
- ½ cup canola oil (120 milliliters)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup chopped pecans (120 grams)
- 2 packages turtle candies (7 ounces / 198 grams each, diced and halved for garnish)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Filling and Frosting:
- 1 container cream cheese frosting (16 ounces / 454 grams)
- ½ cup canned dulce de leche (120 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by generously greasing them and dusting with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, large eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, chocolate extract, and instant coffee granules. Mix ingredients thoroughly with an electric mixer until the batter becomes smooth and completely integrated.
- Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate morsels and chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter. Divide the mixture equally between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-34 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking time. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks for approximately 45-60 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare the filling by blending cream cheese frosting with dulce de leche until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Carefully slice each cake horizontally into two equal layers using a serrated knife.
- Layer the cake by spreading cream cheese-dulce de leche mixture between each layer, sprinkling diced turtle candies for added texture and flavor.
- Cover the entire cake with chocolate fudge frosting, ensuring a smooth and even application around sides and top surface.
- Refrigerate the cake for 30-45 minutes to allow frosting to set and firm up.
- Before serving, drizzle additional dulce de leche over the top of the cake and garnish with pecan halves and halved turtle candies for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Indulge in a decadent chocolate lover’s dream with layers of rich, moist cake infused with coffee and chocolate extracts.
- Creamy cream cheese and dulce de leche filling create a luxurious surprise between each tender cake layer.
- Scattered chocolate morsels and crunchy pecans add delightful texture throughout the entire dessert.
- Turtle candies chopped and whole provide a playful caramel-chocolate crunch in every delectable bite.
- Chocolate fudge frosting enrobes the cake, transforming it into a stunning centerpiece that promises pure indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 564 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg