Turtle Caramel Gooey Poke Cake (Recipe for Printing)

Rich chocolate cake with caramel, pecans, and fluffy whipped topping. An irresistibly decadent layered dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for topping
03 - 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
04 - 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate fudge sauce
05 - 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare and bake your preferred chocolate cake in a standard 9x13-inch pan as directed on package, if using a mix, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
02 - While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke evenly spaced holes over the entire surface.
03 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Generously drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce over the top.
04 - Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature, or refrigerate to accelerate cooling.
05 - Smooth whipped topping evenly across the cooled cake. Scatter chopped pecans and chocolate chips over the topping or finish with a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce and extra caramel sauce.
06 - Cut into portions and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Extra Tips:

01 - A few drops of fresh lemon juice added to caramel sauce can brighten the flavor and enhance the dessert.