Description
This Chocolate Caramel Turtle Trifle is a decadent layered dessert featuring rich chocolate cake, creamy caramel pudding, whipped topping, and crunchy pecans, perfect for parties or holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to make it)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant caramel pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Optional: additional pecans and drizzles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Let it cool completely, then cut into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the caramel pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
- In a large trifle bowl or glass dish, start layering with half of the chocolate cake cubes.
- Spread half of the caramel pudding over the cake.
- Add a layer of half the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the whipped topping.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel sauce.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients: cake, pudding, whipped topping, pecans, and drizzles.
- Top with extra pecans and decorative drizzles if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure cake is fully cooled before layering to avoid melting the whipped topping.
- You can substitute homemade cake or pudding if preferred.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered/No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
