Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of this Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake, where each bite reveals a luscious combination of chocolate cake soaked in caramel and topped with creamy whipped frosting. The texture is a delightful contrast between the moist cake and the crunchy pecans, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- For the Poke Filling:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, mix the caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk, then pour this mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread it over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with crushed cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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