Indulge in Irresistible Bliss with the Gooey Caramel Turtle Poke Cake
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Learn how to make delicious Gooey Caramel Turtle Poke Cake. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
1 box of chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
1 cup of water
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (12 oz) of caramel topping
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of heavy cream
A pinch of salt (optional, to balance the sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepping the kitchen is a comforting ritual, much like the rituals I learned from my family.
In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, roughly 1 inch apart, a fun task reminiscent of poking holes in dough for perfect empanadas.
In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for maximum gooeyness.
Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake, pressing them gently into the caramel layer.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth to create a luscious ganache.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Let the cake cool completely, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully together, a process that rewards patience — something cooking has taught me over the years.
