Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake
This Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake brings chocolate, caramel, and nuts together in a soft, gooey dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake (9×13) — boxed mix or homemade
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk or warm caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or hot fudge
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if you like)
- Optional: sea salt, chocolate shavings, or extra caramel for drizzling
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13 pan and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the warm cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Warm the caramel slightly and pour it slowly over the cake to fill the holes.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over the cake and let it sink in.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to set and soak in the sauces.
- Before serving, spread whipped cream on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans and a little sea salt.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can also be made in individual ramekins for cute, single-serve desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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