Best 5 12 Minute Turtle Bundt Cake Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and caramel lovers: meet your new favorite dessert! This indulgent Turtle Bundt Cake is moist, rich, and packed with flavor. Made with a tender chocolate cake batter and a gooey caramel filling, this bundt cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. But that's not all - this recipe also includes two additional variations to satisfy every sweet tooth. The Turtle Cheesecake Bundt Cake combines the classic flavors of chocolate and caramel with a creamy cheesecake filling, while the Turtle Brownies offer a fudgy chocolate base topped with caramel and pecans. Each recipe is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of these delectable treats!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TURTLE BUNDT CAKE



Turtle Bundt Cake image

The beauty of the bundt is how easy and impressive it can be all at the same time! This one is no exception--a chocolate cake with caramel, pecans, and the surprise ingredient, chocolate pudding, mixed in for extra moistness, baked and topped with buttery caramel sauce, a rich chocolate glaze and chopped pecans completes this beautiful cake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup caramel topping
4 eggs
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container)
1/4 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, oil, 1/4 cup caramel topping and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 38 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer cake to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until thin enough to pour over cake. Pour over cake. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
  • When ready to serve, pour 1/4 cup caramel topping over chocolate frosting; sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

12 MINUTE TURTLE BUNDT CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



12 Minute Turtle Bundt Cake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by lisapearce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups (16 ounce) sour cream
1 cup chocolate chips
3 eggs
Cooking spray
Caramel sauce
Chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a stoneware bundt pan, grease the inside with cooking spray. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, chocolate chips and eggs in a large bowl. Place thick cake batter into the greased stoneware bundt pan. Bake bundt pan in the microwave for 12 minutes. Allow cake to cool and sit for 10 minutes in pan. Invert onto a cake platter when slightly cooled. Top cake with caramel sauce and chopped pecans. This is served great with ice cream!

TURTLE BUNDT CAKE



Turtle Bundt Cake image

This cake is beyond delicious and will be one of the most moist and flavorful cakes you ever try! Caramel, chocolate sand pecans combine for a perfect blend of flavors and textures. You will not be able to stop at just one slice!

Provided by Nikki

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 chocolate cake mix
1 small box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix, dry
½ cup sugar
½ cup sour cream
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ cups chopped pecans, divided
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
⅛ cup caramel ice cream topping
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ounces Peter's caramel plus 1½ Tablespoons milk
½ cup milk chocolate chips plus 1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, sugar, sour cream, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla, and mix for three minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the pecans. Save the rest for the garnish.
  • Spray bundt pan with Baking Joy and pour batter evenly inside.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes, until done when cake springs back to the touch.
  • Let sit in the pan for 3 minutes before turning them out. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
  • Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon frosting into a piping bag and pipe frosting over the top of cooled cake.
  • In a microwavable bowl melt caramel and milk together in microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Let it cool for about a minute before drizzling it over the frosting.
  • In a microwavable bowl melt chocolate chips and shortening together for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and drizzle over caramel.
  • Sprinkle remaining nuts over the top.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE BUNDT CAKE



Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake image

Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 recipe Chocolate Buttermilk Cake made in a bundt pan
1 cup roughly chopped pecan pieces (toasted)
Caramel-pecan sauce:
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Chocolate ganache:
1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare the chocolate buttermilk cake per the directions. Bake in a buttered and floured bundt pan for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean. Cool in the pan on a cooling rack.
  • Spread the pecan pieces in a single layer on a sheet pan. Toast in a 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes Set aside to cool.
  • To make the caramel-pecan sauce: In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat melt together the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Remove the caramel sauce from the heat then add the vanilla and toasted pecans. Stir until the pecans are coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • To make the ganache: in a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until completely smooth.
  • Place the bundt cake on a cake pedestal or platter. Drizzle with 1/3 of the chocolate ganache and 1/3 of the caramel pecan sauce. Repeat drizzling the cake on all sides until both of the sauces are used.
  • Store chilled bringing to room temperature for serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, Calories 520 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE



Chocolate Turtle Cake image

No wonder this is a bake sale winner! Devil's food cake sandwiches caramel, pecans and, yes, more chocolate in the middle. Yum.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 bag (14 oz) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
Ice cream or Whipped cream, if desired
Caramel and chocolate toppings, if desired
Chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour half of the batter into pan. Bake 22 minutes. Refrigerate remaining batter.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Pour caramel mixture over warm cake in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread with remaining batter. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream, drizzle with toppings and sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and equipment to ensure a smooth baking process.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This helps them incorporate better and results in a smoother batter.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and moist cake.
  • Gradual Addition of Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Bundt Pan Preparation: Generously grease and flour the bundt pan to ensure the cake comes out cleanly.
  • Pecans and Caramel: Toast the pecans and prepare the caramel sauce before baking the cake. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
  • Baking Time: Bake the cake for the recommended time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Cooling and Glazing: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate. Drizzle the caramel glaze over the cooled cake for a glossy finish.

Conclusion:

The 12-Minute Turtle Bundt Cake presented in this article is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a moist and tender cake. With careful attention to ingredients and techniques, you can create a stunning centerpiece for any special occasion. Remember to follow the tips mentioned above to ensure success in making this delicious treat. Indulge in the rich and decadent taste of this bundt cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and impressing your friends and family.

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