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Turtle Cake II

SUBMITTED BY: K. Casler  PHOTO BY: ernesta 

"Chocolate cake with a gooey caramel, pecan filling."
Turtle Cake II Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 27 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 1 -9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix without pudding
  • 14 ounces individually wrapped caramels
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions and pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan melt caramels, 3/4 cup of the butter or margarine, and evaporated milk, pour over baked cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans over caramel mixture. Pour remaining cake batter on top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool and frost.
  4. To Make Frosting: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter or margarine and the unsweetened chocolate together. Remove from heat and add the corn syrup, vanilla, confectioner's sugar, and milk, mix well and use to frost cooled cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by GERILYNN 
This cake is awesome! This was the first time I made this cake, so I took the advice of other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by LADYVOLFAN 
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I took this cake to work for a co-workers birthday, it was a HIT! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by Loll 
This is a great recipe. I have now made it twice. The second time I used less butter in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by NKASAM 
Wonderful recipe. Has become a big hit at my house and office. The first time I made it some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by Butterfly Flutterby 
O-M-G this is so good and rich and delicious! This is a perfect take to work cake and/or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2005 by MYMORGAN 
Wonderful cake and is even better the second day which is great if your having a party and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by HALLIE_TORONTO 
I forgot to add the pecans and chocolate chips on top of the caramel mixture so I mixed pecans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by Christine 
Very good but not excellent or amazing. I had no problems getting rid of this at my party --... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by Mommy of Four 
My daughter and I were looking up cake recipes and she opted we go with chocolate vs.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by ginpan1 
I made this for my husband's birthday and am getting ready to make it again! He LOVED it! It... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Turtle Cake II

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 320

  • Total Fat: 16.2g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 248mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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