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Serine Milo

Turtle Poke Cake

A delightful chocolate cake filled with layers of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, and caramel sauce topped with whipped cream and pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box box of chocolate cake mix You can use any brand.
  • 3 large eggs As required on the box.
  • 1/2 cup oil As required on the box.
  • 1 cup water As required on the box.
For the Topping
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped Optional: can be replaced with crushed pretzels.
  • 1 tub whipped topping Or homemade whipped cream.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box, which typically involves mixing eggs, oil, and water with the dry mix.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Soaking and Topping
  1. Poke holes all over the warm cake about an inch apart using a wooden spoon or fork.
  2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake so it soaks into the holes.
  3. Drizzle chocolate syrup and caramel sauce on top.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top and let the cake cool completely.
  5. Spread the whipped topping evenly across the cooled cake.
  6. Optional: Decorate with extra caramel and chocolate drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for 3-5 days, or frozen in slices for longer storage. You can use different cake mixes for variety or substitute toppings to suit dietary preferences.

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