turtle cake
For chocolate and caramel lovers1
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1 package cake mix, chocolate fudge
- 3 - eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1 package instant pudding, chocolate
- GANACHE
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 16 ounces 60% cacao chocolate
- CARAMEL
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
How To Make turtle cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Mix all of the ingredients together, pour into two cake pans and bake for 35 minutes. When done, set aside to cool. -
Step 2CARAMEL: Bring all ingredients (except vanilla) to a boil, stirring slowly. Keep it at a boil until it reaches soft ball stage. Use med-low heat and a pot that heats evenly. Once it is ready, pour into a buttered pan and set aside.
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Step 3GANACHE: Bring the cream and butter to a boil, pour over chocolate until smooth and all the chocolate is blended with the cream. Set aside and let cool.
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Step 4ASSEMBLY: Once everything is done, take one cake and place on a large plate or cake holder. Spread caramel over the cake and add pecans if desired. Place other cake on top and pour the ganache over the cake.
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