CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE
We created this decadent chocolate cake showcasing a creamy caramel layer and rich ganache. A small slice goes a long way to satisfy a sweet tooth.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- Dissolve cocoa in boiling water; cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and cocoa mixture, beating well after each addition., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For caramel layer: Line a 9-in. round pan with foil and grease the foil with butter. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, 1/2 cup cream, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until smooth and blended, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in remaining cream. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 10 minutes., Remove from the heat. Quickly pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool., For ganache layer: Line a 9-in. round pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Pour over pecans. Cool to room temperature; chill until set., For frosting: In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, cocoa and vanilla until smooth; beat in melted chocolate., To assemble cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate; remove foil from caramel and place on top. Top with another cake layer; remove foil from ganache and place on top. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138 calories, Fat 59g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 152g carbohydrate (118g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
TURTLES® CAKE I
Chocolate cake with melted caramels, nuts, and chocolate chips in the middle.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
- Mix cake mix according to package directions. Pour a little less than half of the batter into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) remove from oven.
- Melt caramels, margarine, and milk in the microwave on high (takes about 10 minutes), stirring a couple times. Or alternately melt in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Pour melted caramel mixture over cake, sprinkle with pecans, and chocolate chips, and pour remaining cake batter over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE
No wonder this is a bake sale winner! Devil's food cake sandwiches caramel, pecans and, yes, more chocolate in the middle. Yum.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
- Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour half of the batter into pan. Bake 22 minutes. Refrigerate remaining batter.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Pour caramel mixture over warm cake in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread with remaining batter. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream, drizzle with toppings and sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Tricia33
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions and pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. In a saucepan melt caramels, 3/4 cup of the butter or margarine, and evaporated milk, pour over baked cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans over caramel mixture. Pour remaining cake batter on top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool and frost. FROSTING Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter or margarine and the unsweetened chocolate together. Remove from heat and add the corn syrup, vanilla, confectioner's sugar, and milk, mix well and use to frost cooled cake.
SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE
*****NOT FOR DIETERS******* This happens to be one of the best cakes on earth!!!
Provided by Melanie Campbell
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Prepare cake mix as directed. Pour 1/2 of the batter in a 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- 2. In a double boiler, add caramels, milk and butter and stir constantly till melted. Pour melted caramel over cooling cake. Sprinkle on top 1 cup of pecans& chocolate chips. Pour remaining batter on top and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE TORTE
This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes a grand showpiece for any holiday spread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift the cake and pudding mixes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Finely chop eight candy bars; stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread frosting on cake plate, between layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Chop the remaining candy bars; sprinkle over top and along bottom edge of cake. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE TURTLE LAYER CAKE
Enjoy this cake made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and frosting - a delicious chocolate dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray; sprinkle with cocoa.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla and coffee granules with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans to cooling racks; cool completely. Wrap cake layers; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, stir frosting and dulce de leche with whisk until well blended; set aside. Cut 6 of the turtle candies in half; set aside. Chop remaining candies.
- Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on serving plate. Spread with half of the frosting mixture; sprinkle with chopped candies. Place second cake layer, top side up, on candies. Spread remaining frosting mixture on top of cake. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Drizzle caramel topping over top of cake, allowing some to drip down side. Garnish with pecan halves and reserved turtle candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 513 mg
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