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Turtle Cake Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Turtle Cake Bars, a recipe straight from Jackie's Cake Supplies in Shuteston, Louisiana! This recipe, perfected by renowned cake decorating instructor Jackie, delivers a gooey caramel center, crunchy pecans, rich chocolate chips, and a moist cake base. Get ready for a taste sensation that's as irresistible as it is easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 193.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Turtle Cake Bars

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How to Make Turtle Cake Bars

  1. In a heavy pot, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and melted.
  2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix, the melted butter mixture from step 2, and 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk. Stir well by hand until just combined. The batter will be sticky.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Press half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Remove from oven and evenly pour the reserved caramel mixture over the baked cake layer.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer.
  8. Gently press the pecans and chocolate chips into the caramel.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cake batter over the caramel and pecan/chocolate layer. Spread carefully with a spatula. The batter will not completely cover.
  10. Bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

25g

Carbs

7g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Desserts Chocolate Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less