🍫🐢 Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Bars 🐢🍫
These rich, chewy bars are what dessert dreams are made of—layers of moist chocolate cake, crunchy pecans, melty chocolate chips, and gooey caramel. The best part? They’re insanely easy to make with just a few pantry staples and a box of cake mix!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits (or soft caramels, chopped)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Make the Base Mixture:
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and evaporated milk until a thick dough forms. - Create the First Layer:
Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Smooth it out evenly. - Add the Magic:
Sprinkle pecans, chocolate chips, and caramel bits evenly over the bottom layer. - Top It Off:
Crumble and drizzle the remaining cake dough on top, covering as much of the filling as possible. - Bake to Perfection:
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly golden. The center should still look slightly gooey—that’s the goal! - Cool & Slice:
Let the bars cool completely before cutting (if you can wait!). This helps them set and makes slicing cleaner. - Serve & Swoon:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. They’re extra decadent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a tall glass of milk! 🥛🍨
⏱️ Time & Servings:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Makes: About 12 rich, chewy bars
💡 Tip:
Want even more caramel goodness? Microwave a few extra caramel bits with a splash of cream and drizzle on top just before serving. Total indulgence!
