Easy Chocolate Turtle Cake
An easy turtle cake features a German chocolate cake base, a rich caramel layer, and a creamy frosting, enhanced by sweetened condensed milk.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
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Combine cake mix, butter, water, oil, and half a can of sweetened condensed milk in a bowl; beat until blended.
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Divide the batter, reserving half. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt caramels with the remaining sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Spread the melted caramel mixture over the partially baked cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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Evenly spoon and spread the reserved batter over the caramel and pecan layer. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
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Cool the cake completely on a rack.
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For the frosting, combine butter, cocoa, and evaporated milk in a saucepan; heat and stir until butter melts and the mixture blends.
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Remove from heat, then add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; blend well.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.