Turtle Cake Mix Brownies

These Turtle Cake Mix Brownies are created with a cake mix there's some scrumptious rich fudgy caramel in every bite.

Our easy doctored cake mix looks and tastes like a gourmet bakery made from scratch and is one of the first desserts to go no matter what party I take them to.

Suppose you're not fond of baking or a caramel chocolate lover. In that case, this easy step-by-step semi-homemade brownie recipe will be a conversation dessert everyone will remember you made.

If you love brownies like we do try our other gourmet specialties. We just love Oreo Stuffed Brownies or our Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Stuffed Brownies both are simple to make and two others to add to your recipe collections.

Doctored mixes are fun, and easy but still, semi-homemade just scroll down to our printable recipe card, and let's get baking.

Doctored Cake Mixes

Perfect for last-minute events, parties, bake sales, and after-school snack treats.


I am always looking for new and exciting desserts that are easy, and this one is it.


I have dabbled with using cake mixes for years, you may also like my Ebook available on Amazon with 25 Biscotti Cake Mix Cookie versions! (This is an affiliate link and I do make a small commission see Disclosure Policy here).


Don't miss trying these gooey brownie bars for someone who loves this combination of flavors.

Ingredients for Turtle Brownies

• chocolate cake mix
• evaporated milk
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Kraft caramels
• coarsely chopped or whole pecans
• unsalted butter

Tips

1. Always preheat the oven
2. do not over-bake
3. the butter should be at room temperature
4. for easy removal use parchment paper in the baking pan or cooking sprays
5. for nut allergies use toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
6. do not overbake the brownies and use the toothpick method
7. cool completely before cutting brownies

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Adapt Away

You can use any cake mix flavor if you want to mix and match the brownie.


One combination we also love is milk chocolate chips and coconut using a German chocolate cake mix.


Any cake mix flavor can be used.


Doctored cake mixes are a wonderful alternative for a quick dessert and taste like it was made from scratch!

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American

Yield: 24

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Turtle Cake Mix Brownies

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

A rich chewy gooey turtle brownie that's made from a doctored cake mix and over the top fabulously delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans and more for the top
•  1 can evaporated milk ( use only 3 ounces for the cake and 2 ounces for melting caramels)
•  1 (11 oz) bag Kraft caramel candies removing wrappers 
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk, or dark

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Oil spray or line with parchment paper a square 8x8 inch baking pan or rectangular size 12 x 7 small brownie pan. ( you can even use a mini muffin pan. 
3. In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, softened butter,
4.  3/4 cups of the coarsely chopped pecans, and 3 ounces of evaporated milk. 
5. Pat down half of the cake mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6.  Bake this bottom half for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. 
7. In a small saucepan,  on low heat, melt the caramels and 2 ounces of evaporated milk, mixing together and setting aside. 
8. Take out the cake/brownie crust,  sprinkle with the chocolate chips then spread the melted caramel on top (save some for the top for garnishing).
9. Spoon the rest of the batter evenly over the caramel layer.
10.  Garnish the top with the remaining chopped pecans.
11. Bake for around 25 minutes.
12. Use the toothpick method in the center to ensure it's completely cooked.
13. While still warm add the remaining chips on top, using an offset spatula, spread evenly over the top. 
14. Heat up the remaining caramel topping and drizzle it all over the top of the baked brownies.
15.  Cool completely before cutting the brownies.
16. The quickest way is to put the pan in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if you can't wait to eat these!

Notes:

Tips

1. Always preheat the oven
2. do not over bake
3. the butter should be at room temperature
4. for easy removal use parchment paper in the baking pan or cooking sprays
5. for nut allergies use toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
6. do not overbake the brownies and use the toothpick method
7. cool completely before cutting brownies

Nutrition Facts

Calories

110.39

Fat (grams)

8.00

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.54

Carbs (grams)

9.33

Fiber (grams)

0.78

Net carbs

8.55

Sugar (grams)

7.24

Protein (grams)

2.11

Sodium (milligrams)

37.64

Cholesterol (grams)

10.34

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