This Turtle Poke Cake combines all the flavors of a classic turtle candy—rich chocolate, caramel, and pecans—in a moist, decadent cake. Every bite is bursting with gooey caramel, sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans, making it the perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water) 🍫
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥛
- 1 cup caramel sauce 🍯
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans 🌰
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
For the Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip) 🥛
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce 🍯
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup 🍫
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans 🌰
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional for garnish) 🍫
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions (usually requiring eggs, oil, and water). Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake as directed, typically 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
2. Poke the Cake:
- Poke holes:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use the end of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour caramel and condensed milk:
- In a small bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce together. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
3. Chill and Add Toppings:
- Chill the cake:
- Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the caramel and condensed milk to soak into the cake.
- Top with whipped topping:
- Once chilled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake.
- Drizzle with caramel and chocolate:
- Drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate syrup over the whipped topping in a decorative pattern.
- Sprinkle with toppings:
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake.
4. Serve:
- Slice and enjoy:
- Slice the Turtle Poke Cake into squares and serve chilled for a gooey, sweet, and crunchy dessert!
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 1 hour
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12-16 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving
This Turtle Poke Cake is a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert filled with all the best flavors—chocolate, caramel, and pecans. It’s the perfect treat for turtle candy lovers! 🍫🐢🌰