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CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE

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CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE (High-Protein Upgrade)

A rich, ultra-moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened milk, layered with caramel, pecans, and chocolate drizzle — re-engineered into a higher-protein version while keeping the same gooey, melt-in-the-mouth turtle flavor. This is the dessert you make when you want something indulgent but still aligned with a healthier, high-protein lifestyle.

Quick Description

This high-protein chocolate turtle cake is an indulgent classic remade with a more balanced nutritional profile. The base is a deeply rich devil’s-food-style chocolate cake made lighter and slightly higher in protein using Greek yogurt, egg whites, and a carefully crafted baking mix. After baking, the warm cake is gently poked and soaked with a silky mixture of sweetened condensed milk and caramel—creating the signature “turtle cake gooey center” that everyone loves.

The top is layered with a soft whipped cream-protein blend, followed by a luxurious drizzle of caramel, crunchy pecans, and tiny chocolate bits. Every bite has texture: soft cake, creamy filling, buttery caramel, and nutty crunch. It’s decadent, comforting, nostalgic, and secretly high-protein enough to satisfy without overindulging.

This is the perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, celebrations, cravings, or those nights where you want a treat that won’t sabotage your progress.

Servings & Timing

Servings: 12 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 28–32 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes
Assembly Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 25 minutes

Approximate Nutrition (per slice):
Calories: 235
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 17g
(Varies based on brands used.)

Ingredients List

For the High-Protein Chocolate Cake Base

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (adds protein + moisture)
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop (30g) chocolate whey or whey-casein blend (optional but recommended)

For the Filling (Turtle Goo Layer)

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sundae topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)

For the Whipped Topping Layer

  • 1 ½ cups light whipped topping or homemade whipped Greek yogurt topping
  • ½ scoop vanilla or caramel protein powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Turtle Crunch Topping

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips or shaved dark chocolate
  • Additional caramel drizzle
  • Optional: a sprinkle of flaky sea salt

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment for easy removal.

2. Prepare the protein-boosted cake batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, egg whites, whole egg, water, cocoa powder, and protein powder. Whisk or beat until smooth, thick, and glossy. Avoid overmixing.

3. Bake the cake

Pour batter into the baking dish.
Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

4. Poke holes into the warm cake

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke medium-depth holes evenly across the whole cake while it’s still warm.

5. Prepare the turtle filling

In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, caramel topping, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable.

6. Pour the filling over the cake

Slowly drizzle the mixture over the warm cake, letting it sink into every hole. Allow the cake to cool completely.

7. Add the whipped topping layer

Spread whipped topping evenly across the cooled cake. If using Greek-yogurt protein topping, fold protein powder into the topping before spreading.

8. Add the turtle crunch topping

Scatter pecans and chocolate bits on top. Drizzle extra caramel. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt to intensify flavor.

9. Chill (optional but recommended)

Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes for the layers to set and flavors to develop.

10. Slice & serve

Cut into squares and enjoy the most decadent, balanced, high-protein turtle dessert.

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