Description
Caramel turtle poke cake delivers a symphony of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans in one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will swoon over this indulgent treat that promises pure bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel-filled chocolate turtles
Wet Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (180°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Incorporate butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla into the dry ingredients, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, puncture the warm cake’s surface with a skewer or fork, creating multiple holes throughout.
- Slowly drizzle caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the perforations and infuse the cake with rich, sweet flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the caramel to set and prevent frosting from melting.
- Apply a smooth, even layer of chocolate frosting across the entire cake surface.
- Enhance the cake’s visual appeal and taste by generously sprinkling chopped pecans and strategically placing caramel-filled chocolate turtles on top.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes to prevent the caramel from becoming too runny and losing its richness.
- Use a wooden skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon for evenly spaced, clean holes that allow maximum caramel absorption.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Transform this dessert into individual servings by baking in a muffin tin, adjusting baking time to 18-22 minutes for perfectly portioned treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg