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Turtle Poke Cake

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A delightful dessert featuring fudgy chocolate cake, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, caramel drizzle, and toasted pecans. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can swap for light olive oil or melted coconut oil)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature for better rise)
Poke Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup (choose a higher-quality syrup for deeper chocolate flavor)
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) — or stabilized whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted for more flavor)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (thick caramel or dulce de leche works well)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and blended.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes on a wire rack.
  5. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake surface.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the warm cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature.
Topping and Serving
  1. Once cooled, spread 1 cup whipped topping evenly over the cake.
  2. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve chilled and add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for extra enjoyment. Can be frozen but consider adding fresh whipped cream afterward.
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