Decadent Turtle Fudge Cake Made in a Skillet

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Step 1

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-inch oven-safe skillet—using shortening works great—and be sure to tap out any extra flour so it’s not clumpy. In a big bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil. Use an electric mixer on low speed just until everything is combined, then crank it up to medium and keep beating for about two minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides now and then. Pour the batter right into your prepared skillet.

Step 2

Pop the skillet into the oven and bake it uncovered for about 30 to 35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. Once out of the oven, let the cake cool on a wire rack for about five minutes. Then, gently run a knife around the edges to loosen it and carefully flip it onto a large plate. Let it cool for another half hour or so.

Step 3

While the cake is cooling, mix half of your caramel topping with the baking chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in the microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the chocolate melts, then stir it until smooth and combined. Spread this chocolate-caramel mixture evenly over the cake.

Step 4

Finally, sprinkle the top with pecans and drizzle the rest of the caramel over everything. Let it sit until the topping firms up a bit, then slice into wedges and enjoy!