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Red Velvet Turtle Poke Cake

A luscious dessert with velvety layers soaked in caramel and topped with chocolate, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Use your favorite brand
  • 3 large eggs Fresh eggs provide the best results
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Poke Sauce
  • 1 jar caramel sauce
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Add more if desired
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to package instructions, typically about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Cool the cake for about 10 minutes after baking, then poke holes all over the top with the back of a wooden spoon.
Poking and Saucing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk.
  2. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  3. Let the cake cool completely.
Topping
  1. Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake.
  2. Drizzle the chocolate sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  3. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Mix gently to avoid a dense cake. Chill before serving to improve flavor.