Rocky Road Turtle Cake Recipe
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Rocky Road Turtle Cake

By: Wendy 
"Chocolate, caramel, nuts, marshmallows, cake. YUM! Hint: If you need to cover the cake with plastic wrap, insert toothpicks in the side and top of the cake. This will keep the plastic wrap away from the frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 (2 layer) 8 or 9 inch round cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
  • 20 individually wrapped caramels
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Use two 8 or 9 inch pans. When the cakes are done, turn them out of the pans. Let them cool for about forty minutes. When the cakes are almost cool, but still slightly warm to the touch, cut small slits in the tops of each layer.
  2. Melt about 1 1/2 cups of the marshmallows and the chocolate frosting together in the microwave. Stir together ever thirty seconds or so to keep the sauce smooth.
  3. Melt the caramels in the microwave with a tablespoon or two of milk. Stir every twenty seconds or so.
  4. Place 1 layer of cake on serving dish. Pour enough of the chocolate frosting mixture over the bottom layer of the cake to cover the top and sink into the slits. It is okay if the frosting drips over the edges. Pour enough of the caramel sauce over the bottom layer to cover it liberally. Sprinkle about half of the nuts and remaining marshmallows over the caramel. Go easy on the marshmallows though, or the top won't sit well on the cake.
  5. Place top layer over marshmallows, and pour on the remaining chocolate frosting mixture to cover the top of the cake. Let it drip over the edges and cover the sides of the cake as well. Some of the frosting will pool at the bottom and that's fine.
  6. Now sprinkle remaining nuts and marshmallows over the top. Try to get them to stick to the sides as well. I use a lot of nuts and marshmallows on top. Finally, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 506 | Total Fat: 21.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by kerriheffel   view full review
Great cake! I made my slits too big which made the cake break apart in the middle. After I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by Shauna   view full review
Tastes good, but way too messy!!! If I made it again, I would just frost the cake normally and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SONYACASSLA   view full review
Fun and fast to make. My 8 year old helped and we had a blast. Looks like a very expensive cake.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by CHRISTINAFAITH   view full review
Wonderful cake!!! I had some people over for a birthday dinner and they raved about it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by _DANI2U   view full review
Easy, looks like you went to a lot of trouble.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WISHME   view full review
I had a hard time keeping it all together....my cake was lacking in presentation, but everyone...

 

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