Decadent Turtle Cake

This indulgent Turtle Cake combines layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy dulce de leche filling, and crunchy pecans, topped with a luscious chocolate fudge frosting. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you want to impress, this cake is a showstopper packed with rich flavors and textures.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Irresistible Layers: Chocolate cake meets creamy filling and crunchy pecans in every bite.

• Easy yet Elegant: Uses convenient ingredients like cake mix but delivers bakery-quality results.

• Perfect for Turtle Candy Fans: Incorporates the beloved flavors of turtle candies throughout.

Ingredients

• Cake:

• 2 (8-inch) round cake pans, greased and dusted with cocoa powder

• 1 package devil’s food cake mix (18.25 oz)

• 1 package chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9 oz)

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• ¾ cup canola oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon chocolate extract

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

• 6 oz semisweet chocolate morsels

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• Filling:

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