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Caramel Turtle Poke Cake

This Caramel Turtle Poke Cake is a decadent dessert layered with chocolate, caramel, and pecans. Moist chocolate cake is soaked with caramel sauce, topped with whipped topping, and finished with drizzles of chocolate and crunchy pecans for the ultimate indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 8 oz whipped topping or 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour into the prepared pan and bake as directed.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. Then, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let the cake cool completely.
  • Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and chocolate syrup. Garnish with more chopped pecans.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38g
Keyword Caramel Cake, Chocolate Caramel Cake, Poke Cake, Turtle Cake
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