Decadent Turtle Cake

• 1 container cream cheese frosting (16 oz)

• ½ cup canned dulce de leche

• 2 packages turtle candies (7 oz each), diced for layering and halved for garnish

• Frosting and Garnish:

• 1 can chocolate fudge frosting (16 oz)

• 1 jar dulce de leche ice cream topping (12 oz)

• ¼ cup pecan halves, toasted

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and dust two 8-inch round cake pans with cocoa powder.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, chocolate extract, and instant coffee granules. Beat until smooth.

4. Fold in the chocolate morsels and chopped pecans.

Step 2: Bake the Cakes

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