Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice over this turtle chocolate poke cake featuring rich caramel, pecans, and chocolate ganache. Layers of moist chocolate cake drizzled with sweet sauces create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 oz) devil’s food chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sundae topping
- 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed, preferably fat-free)
- 1/2 cup Fisher Pecans (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Prepare the devil’s food chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, being cautious not to overbake by checking a few minutes early.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and caramel sundae topping until smooth and well combined.
- After baking, remove the cake from the oven and use a wooden spoon handle to create approximately 60 evenly distributed holes across the entire cake surface.
- Gradually pour the condensed milk-caramel mixture over the cake, allowing it to penetrate the holes thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the cake for 10 minutes to help stabilize the surface before adding toppings.
- Remove from refrigerator and generously spread whipped topping across the entire cake surface.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips over the whipped topping layer.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce evenly across the cake surface.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust cake mix based on altitude for perfect texture, as high elevations can affect baking time and rise.
- Prevent cake from sticking by using parchment paper alongside cooking spray for easier removal.
- Warm caramel and condensed milk mixture slightly to help it penetrate cake holes more effectively.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like toasted almonds or walnuts for unique flavor profiles if pecans aren’t preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg