Description
Indulge in this rich and gooey Caramel Turtle Poke Cake featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, topped with fluffy whipped topping, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips. This easy-to-make dessert combines classic flavors for a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Toppings & Fillings
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate syrup
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package directions and bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Poke Holes in Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, gently poke holes evenly spaced about 1 inch apart all over the warm cake surface.
- Soak Cake with Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into all the holes, ensuring the cake stays moist and flavorful.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Evenly drizzle 3/4 cup of caramel sauce over the top of the cake to add rich, buttery sweetness.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to set and chill.
- Add Whipped Topping and Garnishes: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate syrup as desired.
- Final Touches: Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top and add a pinch of sea salt if you like for a sweet and salty balance.
- Serve: Serve the cake chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, use your favorite scratch-made chocolate cake and homemade caramel sauce.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor and make serving easier.
- To make cleanup easier, line your baking pan with parchment paper before baking.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
