Turtle Cake
The oohs and ahhs will be for you instead of the waiter when you serve this restaurant fave with layers of moist cake, caramel filling and chocolate-dipped wafers.
Prep time30 min
Total time1hr 50min
ServingsMakes 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping(Do not thaw.)
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 38 caramels
- 1½ Tbsp. water
- 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 5 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
- 16 NILLA Wafers
- 16 pecan halves
Preparation
- Spoon half the whipped topping into bowl; refrigerate to thaw. Return remaining whipped topping to freezer. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, adding dry pudding mix to cake mix before mixing with liquid ingredients. Cool cakes in pans 10 min.; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
- Meanwhile, microwave caramels and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until smooth, stirring every 45 sec. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add caramel sauce; mix well. Blend in thawed whipped topping. Stack cake layers on plate, filling and frosting top with cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Microwave whipped topping and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until whipped topping is completely melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Meanwhile, melt remaining chocolate as directed on package. Dip half of each wafer in chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Top with nuts. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Spread whipped topping mixture onto top of cake. Garnish with wafers. Keep refrigerated.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Substitute 13x9-inch pan for the round pans and increase baking time to 35 to 38 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely. Continue as directed, spreading caramel mixture and chocolate mixture over cake in pan. - Make Ahead
For a more fudge-like texture, store cake in refrigerator overnight before serving. Garnish with chocolate-dipped wafers just before serving. - Better For You
Trim 40 calories, 3g of total fat, including 2g of saturated fat, per serving by preparing with frozen lite whipped topping, chocolate fat-free sugar-free instant pudding mix, Neufchatel cheese and Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 24g | |
| Saturated fat 10g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | |
| Sodium 380mg | |
| Carbohydrate 58g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 41g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |
