Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Torte

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Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Torte

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"This layer cake includes layers of devil's food cake, pudding, whipped topping, caramels, and pecans for a simple yet elegant dessert." — JELL-O

Directions

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, adding dry chocolate pudding mix to the cake mix before mixing with liquid ingredients. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute. Add dry vanilla pudding mix; whisk 2 minutes Cool 15 minutes. Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until chilled.
Cut cakes horizontally in half; stack on plate, spreading 1/3 of the caramel mixture between each layer.
Microwave remaining COOL WHIP and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 2 minutes or until blended, stirring after each minute. Cool 10 minutes Spread over torte, allowing excess glaze to drip down side. Sprinkle with nuts.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 50 mins

Footnotes

SIZE-WISE:
Sweets can fit into a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.
VARIATIONS:
Omit chocolate pudding. Prepare using yellow cake mix and 2 pkg. (3.4oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding.

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Nov 09, 2012

Tested this out and it was wonderful! I am making for Thanksgiving as some members of my family don't like Pumpkin Pie.

—WaMt

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Dec 22, 2012

I followed the recipe exactly except instead of preparing the cake mix according to the box, I combined the cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, 3/4 canola oil, 3/4 cup water, 3 eggs, and 8 oz sour cream. I also made 3 - 9 inch layers instead of splitting the layers. Everyone loved it and I'll definitely be making it again.

—Kendra

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Nutrition

Calories
318 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
51.4 g
17%

Cholesterol
22 mg
7%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
509 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Torte

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 318
Calories from Fat: 93

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g 16 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 22mg 7 %
Sodium 509mg 20 %
** Potassium 55mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 51.4g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
Sugars 78.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 15 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.