turtle ooey gooey cake

Name: Turtle Ooey Goey Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) yellow cake mix; 1 large egg; 1 stick(s) margarine; 16 ounce(s) softened cream cheese; 2 stick(s) unsalted butter; 3 cup(s) powdered sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoon(s) real vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) chopped pecans; - caramel ice cream topping (generous amount)

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Wendy Weber

New Orleans, LA

Updated on Dec 31, 2012

OMG! They can't stop eating and asking for this cake! My lazy family members will not take the recipe. They just want me to make it. Gotta love them!

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A slice of Turtle Ooey Gooey Cake on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Oh my, what a cake! The name really says it all... one ooey gooey bite and you can't stop. It has all the flavors of turtles (pecans and caramel) in cake form. Light, creamy, and crunchy, the turtle cake starts with a boxed cake mix and is made with ingredients you probably have in the pantry.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 35 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 15-20 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1 stick margarine
16 ounces softened cream cheese
2 sticks unsalted butter
3 cups powdered sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans
- caramel ice cream topping (generous amount)

How To Make turtle ooey gooey cake

Step 1

The Base: Blend the cake mix, 1 egg, and the stick of melted margarine in a bowl to form a thick dough.

Step 2

Place the dough into a 9x13-inch pan and press it evenly onto the bottom. Set that aside.
Step 3

The Filling: Preheat your oven to 325F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until free of lumps.
Step 4

Then add the room temperature butter and cream them together.
Step 5

Add the eggs and vanilla.
Step 6

Then add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
Step 7

Pour the mixture over the base and spread evenly.
Step 8

Sprinkle the pecans on top of the cream cheese mixture. Place in the center rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The top should be golden brown.
Step 9

Cooling: Sit the cake pan on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes. Drizzle the top of the cake generously with your favorite caramel sauce. This cake may be served warm or cold. Please refrigerate any unused portions. Microwaving the leftovers is OK.
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