Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Torte

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Prep: 30 min
Ready In: 1 hr 50 min

“This layer cake includes layers of devil's food cake, pudding, whipped topping, caramels, and pecans for a simple yet elegant dessert.” - by JELL-O

Ingredients

1 package (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
25 KRAFT Caramels
3/4 cup milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
3 ounces BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
16 PLANTERS Pecan Halves

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Original recipe yields 1 9-inch layer cake

Directions

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, adding dry chocolate pudding mix to the cake mix before mixing with liquid ingredients. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute. Add dry vanilla pudding mix; whisk 2 minutes Cool 15 minutes. Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until chilled.
Cut cakes horizontally in half; stack on plate, spreading 1/3 of the caramel mixture between each layer.
Microwave remaining COOL WHIP and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 2 minutes or until blended, stirring after each minute. Cool 10 minutes Spread over torte, allowing excess glaze to drip down side. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
318 cal
16%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Carbs
51.4 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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WaMt

Nov. 9, 2012

"Tested this out and it was wonderful! I am making for Thanksgiving as some members of my family don't like Pumpkin Pie...." See more"

Kendra

Dec. 22, 2012

"I followed the recipe exactly except instead of preparing the cake mix according to the box, I combined the cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, 3/4 canola oil, 3/4 cup water, 3 eggs, and 8 oz sour cream...." See more I also made 3 - 9 inch layers instead of splitting the layers. Everyone loved it and I'll definitely be making it again."

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