This Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake is simple to make with a cake mix. It's a delicious chocolate cake with holes poked in and caramel poured over that, then frosted with chocolate icing, topped with pecans and chocolate chips. Yum!
The kids are out of school all week for the Thanksgiving holiday, so we came to Alabama to visit family for a few days. I think it's wonderful that the children get 9 whole days off! Not having to wake up at 6 am for a few days is just fine with me. Plus, I love visiting my relatives.
One of the nice things about having a blog as your full time job is that you can make your own schedule. I can also blog while I'm out of town and that's what I'm doing today.
Since I'm always baking sweet treats, of course I wanted to bring something yummy to share with my family. I wanted something extra special that would also travel well.
Enter Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake. It's so ooey, gooey good! If you're a fan of chocolate turtles, then you will love this cake. Plus, it's very simple to make using the Caramel Flavored Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. (Note: If you can't find the seasonal flavor of the Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, you can substitute 1 cup of caramel flavored syrup, found in the ice cream section of your grocer.)
"Caramel Flavored and Chocolate Flavored Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk are limited-edition seasonal flavors which make great shortcuts while you’re baking delicious holiday favorites for your friends and family. Both the chocolate and caramel varieties of sweetened condensed milk bring the rich, creamy texture to holiday recipes that the entire family will love. Try them now, because just like the holidays, they’re here only for a short time."
Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake starts with an easy chocolate cake mix prepared according to package instructions. Then you poke holes in the top with a wooden spoon handle. Pour caramel flavored sweetened condensed milk over the cake and spread all around. Refrigerate for an hour. Then frost with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with pecans and mini chocolate chips.
This is a great dessert to serve your guests at a holiday party. It's sure to please all of those chocolate lovers in your life. It also looks impressive although you can whip it up in no time.
Caramel is something that's usually a bit tricky to make from scratch, but don't worry, you can use Eagle Brand Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk right out of the can. No stirring over a hot stove and messing with a candy thermometer.
But it's a limited edition item, so make sure you try some during the holidays before it's gone! It also comes in Chocolate for a limited time only.
"The two new flavors provide the same quality that Eagle Brand consumers have trusted for over 150 years."
Making this cake couldn't be easier. Start by mixing up your favorite chocolate cake mix (I used my Kitchenaid mixer) and bake as directed in a greased 13" x 9" baking pan.
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I baked mine for about 35 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to punch holes all over the cake. That's the fun part! It brings out the kid in me and makes me feel like it's something I'm not supposed to do. Didn't your mom ever tell you you're not supposed to punch holes in your cake with your spoon! Punch away! (You could also use a straw to punch smaller holes.)
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Next, pour a can of Eagle Brand Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk over the cake (or caramel syrup if you can't find the seasonal Eagle Brand). Spread evenly, so the caramel gets into all of the holes. Put it in the refrigerator to chill for about an hour.
Frost with store bought chocolate frosting.
Add chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips and drizzle more caramel syrup on top.
It's ready to serve!
Once you slice it and place on a plate, you can drizzle more caramel syrup down the sides for dramatic effect. Who can resist caramel dripping down the side of your chocolate cake!
With chocolate, caramel and pecans, you can't go wrong! Try Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake at your next holiday party.
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Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package instructions 15.25 oz
- 14 ounces Eagle Brand Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk*
- 16 ounces store bought chocolate frosting
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Store bought caramel syrup for drizzling on top of cake
Instructions
- Bake cake according to package instructions. Let cool for 10 minutes. Punch holes in top of cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour can of Eagle Brand Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk over the top of cake. Spread to make sure it gets into all of the holes. Put cake in refrigerator for 1 hour. Frost cake with chocolate frosting. Add nuts and chocolate chips on top. Drizzle with caramel syrup. Slice and serve. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Sam says
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
Mom Loves Baking says
Yes, Sam.
Leslie says
This looks delicious! Can this be made a day ahead? I wondered if it would get soggy sitting that long.
Mom Loves Baking says
Yes, Leslie. (Sorry for the delayed response.)
Terry rau says
Walmart carries the Carmel eagle brand milk . Making this now looks good
Melinda says
The original link where I saw this posted listed both the caramel and chocolate sweetened condensed milk. But in this recipe I only see the caramel sweetened condensed milk. So should you use one or both? Please clarify. Thanks
Mom Loves Baking says
This recipe calls for one can of caramel sweetened condensed milk. Since it is a seasonal item, you can substitute 1 cup of caramel flavored syrup (found in the ice cream section of your grocer).
Cakespy says
This looks perfect. Absolutely perfect. And National Caramel Chocolate Day is coming up (really!).
Mom Loves Baking says
Thanks so much, Jessie @Cakespy! 🙂
Andy says
For Australia and New Zealand,just boil a can of condensed milk for 2 hours,and you'll have caramel condensed milk,tastes real good as well,also,do the same with the coconut condensed milk for Coconut caramel condensed milk,so good!
Chris says
Does this cake need to stay refrigerated?
Elaine says
Buy a jar of caramel, like for ice cream sundaes etc....easy peasy if you can't find the Eagle Brand.
Sandy says
This sounds fabulous. Please email me back the recipe for this.
Mom Loves Baking says
The recipe is at the end of the post. Enjoy!
Anna says
This recipe looks great! Can't wait to try it 🙂 But, it's not vegan. Most cake mixes, syrops, as well as frostings are not vegan
Milly says
You could just make a Vegan chocolate cake, vegan frosting, and vegan caramel sauce and combine them like she does... I am using my own recipes not store bought stuff to make this cake!
Jacalyn says
I agree with you Angie B! Way too much sugar, and found it to be too wet for my liking. I would for sure, only use the caramel milk. Thought too much chocolate as well!
Judith says
I live in the UK so can only get carnation condensed milk but will try this cake for ext sunday after lunch
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Diane says
I could eat that cond. milk with a spoon and pretty much did so with the first 2 cans that I bought. It's good over popcorn too. I have a cake in the oven as I'm typing this.
Angie B. says
I just made this and omg... sugar overload!! At least cut the condensed milk by half or just use the caramel condensed milk. I would omit the frosting and the mini choco chips too. Way too much sugar goin on with this original recipe and I ♡♡♡ sugar! ????
Jennie says
I wondered with that much sweetener, if it was over sweet.
Chelsea says
Im gonna try yhj for the superbowl, but gonna make iy extra rich, by using brownie instead of chocolate cake and crushed pretzels instead of pecans. And maybe even a peanut butter drizzle on top instead of more caramel!!!