**Rocky Road Turtles Cake: A Symphony of Chocolate, Caramel, and Pecans**
Indulge in the irresistible Rocky Road Turtles Cake, a divine dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its rich and decadent flavors. This extraordinary cake is a harmonious blend of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Dive into the velvety chocolate cake layers, generously filled with luscious caramel sauce and studded with crunchy pecan halves. Topped with a velvety chocolate ganache and adorned with more pecans, this cake is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible Rocky Road Turtles Cake, featuring recipes for the chocolate cake, caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the assembly process. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this showstopping dessert that is perfect for any special occasion or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day.
WARM ROCKY ROAD CAKE
When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a slow cooker cake could be so attractive. It's a real winner. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; add 1-1/4 cups milk. Beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle cook-and-serve pudding mix over batter., In a small saucepan, heat remaining milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; gradually pour over contents of slow cooker., Cook, covered, on high 3-4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out with moist crumbs., Turn off slow cooker. Sprinkle marshmallows, chocolate chips and pecans over cake; let stand, covered, until marshmallows begin to melt, about 5 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ROCKY ROAD TURTLES® CAKE
Chocolate, caramel, nuts, marshmallows, cake. YUM! Hint: If you need to cover the cake with plastic wrap, insert toothpicks in the side and top of the cake. This will keep the plastic wrap away from the frosting.
Provided by Wendy
Categories Layer Cake From a Mix
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Use two 8 or 9 inch pans. When the cakes are done, turn them out of the pans. Let them cool for about forty minutes. When the cakes are almost cool, but still slightly warm to the touch, cut small slits in the tops of each layer.
- Melt about 1 1/2 cups of the marshmallows and the chocolate frosting together in the microwave. Stir together ever thirty seconds or so to keep the sauce smooth.
- Melt the caramels in the microwave with a tablespoon or two of milk. Stir every twenty seconds or so.
- Place 1 layer of cake on serving dish. Pour enough of the chocolate frosting mixture over the bottom layer of the cake to cover the top and sink into the slits. It is okay if the frosting drips over the edges. Pour enough of the caramel sauce over the bottom layer to cover it liberally. Sprinkle about half of the nuts and remaining marshmallows over the caramel. Go easy on the marshmallows though, or the top won't sit well on the cake.
- Place top layer over marshmallows, and pour on the remaining chocolate frosting mixture to cover the top of the cake. Let it drip over the edges and cover the sides of the cake as well. Some of the frosting will pool at the bottom and that's fine.
- Now sprinkle remaining nuts and marshmallows over the top. Try to get them to stick to the sides as well. I use a lot of nuts and marshmallows on top. Finally, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 478.4 mg, Sugar 57.3 g
ROCKY ROAD CAKE
This was my Grandmother's recipe. It was the first cake I ever baked and now my daughter and her cousin's (ages 4, 5 and 9) make it. Its easy and soooooooo delicious!!
Provided by LEESON71
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Sift once more, then sift again into a 9 inch square pan.
- Make a well in the center, and measure in the oil, vinegar and vanilla. Pour water over all and mix with a fork until smooth.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make the frosting: In a saucepan, combine chocolate, margarine and water. Cook over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Fold in miniature marshmallows. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2 calories, Carbohydrate 84.4 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 379.9 mg, Sugar 59.7 g
ROCKY ROAD TURTLES® CAKE
Chocolate, caramel, nuts, marshmallows, cake. YUM! Hint: If you need to cover the cake with plastic wrap, insert toothpicks in the side and top of the cake. This will keep the plastic wrap away from the frosting.
Provided by Wendy
Categories Layer Cake From a Mix
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Use two 8 or 9 inch pans. When the cakes are done, turn them out of the pans. Let them cool for about forty minutes. When the cakes are almost cool, but still slightly warm to the touch, cut small slits in the tops of each layer.
- Melt about 1 1/2 cups of the marshmallows and the chocolate frosting together in the microwave. Stir together ever thirty seconds or so to keep the sauce smooth.
- Melt the caramels in the microwave with a tablespoon or two of milk. Stir every twenty seconds or so.
- Place 1 layer of cake on serving dish. Pour enough of the chocolate frosting mixture over the bottom layer of the cake to cover the top and sink into the slits. It is okay if the frosting drips over the edges. Pour enough of the caramel sauce over the bottom layer to cover it liberally. Sprinkle about half of the nuts and remaining marshmallows over the caramel. Go easy on the marshmallows though, or the top won't sit well on the cake.
- Place top layer over marshmallows, and pour on the remaining chocolate frosting mixture to cover the top of the cake. Let it drip over the edges and cover the sides of the cake as well. Some of the frosting will pool at the bottom and that's fine.
- Now sprinkle remaining nuts and marshmallows over the top. Try to get them to stick to the sides as well. I use a lot of nuts and marshmallows on top. Finally, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 478.4 mg, Sugar 57.3 g
Tips:
- Use a slow cooker or a crock pot. This is the easiest way to make turtles, and it allows you to cook them on low heat for a long time, which results in a tender, flavorful candy.
- Use a candy thermometer. This is the best way to ensure that the candy reaches the correct temperature, which is important for preventing crystallization.
- Stir the candy frequently. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing and will result in a smooth, creamy candy.
- Don't overcook the candy. If the candy is overcooked, it will become hard and brittle.
- Be careful when working with hot candy. Wear gloves and use caution when pouring the candy into the molds.
Conclusion:
Rocky road turtles are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. With a little bit of patience, you can create a batch of turtles that will be enjoyed by everyone who tries them.
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