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TURTLE NUT CAKE



Turtle Nut Cake image

One of my cousins served this at our annual family reunion many years ago, and she was swamped with recipe requests. One taste will tell you why!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
Pecan halves for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare cake according to package directions. Set aside half of batter; pour remaining batter into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the caramels, milk and butter. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Pour over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, then pour reserved batter over top. , Bake 20 minutes longer or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and top each with a pecan half if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TURTLE NUT CAKE RECIPE



Turtle Nut Cake Recipe image

One of my cousins served this at our annual family reunion many years ago, and she was swamped with recipe requests. One taste will tell you why!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
Pecan halves for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare cake according to package directions. Set aside half of batter; pour remaining batter into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the caramels, milk and butter. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Pour over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, then pour reserved batter over top.
  • Bake 20 minutes longer or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and top each with a pecan half if desired.
  • Yield: 20 servings.
  • Originally published as Turtle Nut Cake in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook
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