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Easy Turtle Cake and More Pressure Cooker Delights

Start with a box mix of German chocolate cake and layer with gooey melted caramels, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate chips to create an easy, delicious turtle cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 583 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 jelly roll pan 13 x 9 inch
  • 1 saucepan medium size for melting caramel mixture
  • 1 kitchen towel clean, dusted with powdered sugar for rolling cake
  • 1 microwave or double boiler for melting chocolate chips

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs follow directions of cake box mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil follow directions of cake box mix
  • ½ cup water follow directions of cake box mix
  • 1 bag Kraft caramels for gooey caramel layer
  • 1 stick butter to melt with caramels
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk adds creaminess to caramel mix
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips for rich drizzle
  • 1 cup pecans brings crunch into the caramel layer
  • 16 ounces chocolate frosting for smooth, sweet finish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray non-stick cooking spray on a 13 x 9 inch cake pan.
  • Mix cake according to directions. Combine 1 box German chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ½ cup water.
  • Pour half of batter into greased pan and bake for 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While baking, melt butter, caramels, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Pour melted caramel mixture over baked portion of cake.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over cake.
  • Pour remaining cake batter evenly over pan and bake about 20 more minutes until cake is set.
  • Let cake cool and top with chocolate frosting.
  • Loosen edges of the cake and flip onto a powdered sugar sprinkled kitchen towel. Peel off parchment carefully.
  • Spread caramel-pecan mix all over warm cake, then roll it up tight from the short side using the towel to help.
  • Let the roll cool completely before proceeding.
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  • Spread the chocolate frosting all over the cooled cake roll, then drizzle melted chocolate chips on top.
  • Refrigerate the cake roll to set before slicing and serving.
  • Unwrap caramels before beginning the recipe; this may take longer than expected.

Notes

Unwrap caramels before beginning the recipe – this may take longer than expected. You can substitute a Devil’s Food or other chocolate cake mix. A ready-made caramel sauce can be used instead of melting caramels and butter.