TURTLE CAKE FROM SCRATCH

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This is a Turtle Cake recipe that makes the cake "from scratch" instead of using a box mix. It's a little time consuming but it is well worth it!

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup margarine, softened
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
5/8 cup canned milk
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
2 cups pecans, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients (except sugar); set aside.
  • Beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk (not canned milk), just until blended.
  • Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured 9x13 pan. bake for 12-14 minutes in a 350°F oven.
  • Heat caramels and canned milk. Melt.
  • Pour caramel mixture over cake, spreading to the edges.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup of chocolate chips and the 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
  • Spoon remaining batter over top, carefully spreading to the edges.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips. Spread over cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
  • I like to serve this with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

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