Chocolate Turtle Cake

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

2007 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 cake suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	package	cake mix, devils food
1/2	cup	vegetable oil	for cooking
1/2	cup	butter	melted
1 1/2	cups	water
1	pound	caramels
14	ounces	milk, canned	condensed
1	cup	pecans	chopped

Frosting
1/2	cup	butter
1/2	cup	evaporated milk
1/3	cup	cocoa powder
16	ounces	powdered sugar
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract

Directions

Combine cake mix, oil, melted butter, water and half of the condensed milk until well blended.

Pour half of the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

In double boiler, melt caramels with remaining half of condensed milk (takes about 15-20 minutes).

Pour over warm cake layer.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Pour remaining batter on top.

Bake 30 minutes or until top springs back.

FROSTING: Bring butter, evaporated milk and cocoa to a boil.

Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla.

Beat until smooth.

Spread on cake.

OPTIONAL: Decorate cake with whole pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 515g

Amount per Serving

Calories 2007 52% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 116.0g	179%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	205%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 135mg	45%
Sodium 1781mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 246.0g	82%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	38%
Sugars 184.0g
Protein 17.0g	33%

Vitamin A	30%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	41%		Iron	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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