Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 15.25-ounce box Chocolate Cake Mix (Devil's Food)
02 - 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
03 - 12-ounce jar Caramel Sundae Topping
04 - 8-ounce container Whipped Topping, thawed
05 - 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
07 - 1/3 cup Salted Caramel Sauce
08 - Ingredients needed per cake mix instructions (typically eggs, water, and oil)

# Instructions:

01 - Get your oven nice and hot at 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with some aluminum foil and give it a light spray of cooking oil to keep things from sticking.
02 - Follow what the box tells you for the Devil's Food cake mix - usually you'll need to add eggs, water, and oil. Mix it all up until it's smooth and pour it into your prepared pan.
03 - Pop that cake in the oven and bake according to the package directions. But here's a tip - check it about 3-5 minutes before the time on the box. These cakes often finish up quicker than you'd think!
04 - While your cake is baking, grab a bowl and mix together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sundae topping until they're well combined.
05 - Once your cake is done, take it out of the oven and while it's still warm, grab the handle end of a wooden spoon and poke about 60 holes all over the cake. Space them out evenly for the best result.
06 - Slowly pour your milk and caramel mixture over the entire cake, making sure it gets down into all those holes you just made. Take your time here - you want that goodness to really soak in!
07 - Let your cake cool down in the fridge for about 10 minutes before moving on to the next step.
08 - Now spread that thawed whipped topping all over the cake in an even layer. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips on top, making sure they're evenly distributed for maximum deliciousness.
09 - Cover your masterpiece and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but overnight is even better if you can wait that long. This gives all those flavors time to mingle and get friendly.
10 - Just before you're ready to serve, drizzle that salted caramel sauce all over the top. Cut into squares and watch everyone's eyes light up when they take their first bite!

# Notes:

01 - This cake keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container.
02 - For a homemade version, you can make Devil's Food cake from scratch instead of using a box mix.
03 - Make sure to use the blunt end of a wooden spoon for poking holes - it creates the perfect size for the caramel mixture to seep into.

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