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Turtle Poke Cake – Rich, Gooey & Completely Irresistible!

Turtle Poke Cake


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  • Author: Michael William
  • Total Time: 5 hours (including cooling and refrigerating time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Turtle Poke Cake is a decadent dessert combining layers of chocolate, caramel, and pecans for an irresistible treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water, room temperature
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 14 ounces caramel sauce, ice cream topping
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 16 ounces chocolate fudge frosting
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped
  • Good quality chocolate sauce, for garnish
  • Good quality caramel sauce in squeeze container, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer on medium speed to blend yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and canola oil for 2 minutes following box directions.
  3. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes.
  4. While cake bakes, stir caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk together in a small bowl with a pour spout until smooth.
  5. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the hot cake. Slowly pour caramel mixture over cake, ensuring it fills all holes. Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  6. Whip chocolate fudge frosting in a large bowl on medium speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
  7. Fold thawed Cool Whip into the whipped chocolate fudge frosting until fully combined with no streaks.
  8. Spread the chocolate fudge whipped frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  9. Drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate sauce in a decorative pattern over the cake. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Make sure to use room temperature water for the cake.
  • This cake can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor absorption.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg