Description
Delightful Caramel Turtle Poke Cake delivers a dreamy chocolate adventure with rich caramel and crunchy pecans. Sweet layers of moist cake promise pure indulgence that will make dessert lovers swoon and crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
dairy and sweet ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
topping and garnish:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Mix the yellow cake mix with eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth and well-combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to create evenly spaced holes across the entire surface.
- Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes and saturates the cake’s interior.
- Drizzle the entire jar of caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to fill the holes and coat the surface.
- Refrigerate the cake for 1-2 hours to allow the milk and caramel to fully absorb and set.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the whipped topping to create a light, creamy mixture.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled cake, covering the entire surface.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips generously across the top of the cake.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce and chocolate syrup in a decorative pattern over the cream layer.
- Chill the cake for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the toppings to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Poking holes while the cake is warm ensures maximum absorption of sweetened condensed milk and caramel, creating an incredibly moist and decadent dessert.
- Texture Tip: Whipping heavy cream into the topping adds a luxurious, light texture that complements the rich caramel and chocolate flavors.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: This cake tastes even better when prepared a day in advance, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify overnight in the refrigerator.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular cake mix with gluten-free or sugar-free alternatives to accommodate specific dietary needs without compromising the cake’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg