turtle oats layer cake

How To Make turtle oats layer cake

• Step 1
  Drizzle the inside of a medium jar with 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping.
• Step 2
  To the jar, add 1 cup rolled oats,1 cup chopped pecans, caramel bits, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chocolate milk; whisk together with a fork until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Step 3
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9' round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Step 4
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping; beat on low speed for 3 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add the turtle oat mixture into the cake batter and beat again on medium speed for 30 seconds. Pour the batter into cake pans.
• Step 6
  Top with chocolate turtle cluster candies and press them down into the batter with a spoon.
• Step 7
  Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
• Step 8
  Heat 2 tablespoons margarine in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and remaining rolled oats and sautee for 4 minutes.
• Step 9
  Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping and 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce. Set aside.
• Step 10
  In medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, half and half, remaining chocolate milk, cream cheese, 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, remaining hot fudge sauce and remaining chopped pecans; mix well until blended.
• Step 11
  Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spoon the sauteed oat mixture onto the cake. Add the remaining caramel ice cream topping and chocolate chips.
• Step 12
  Place a second cake on top. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
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