Recipe: Annie's Turtle Cake and Frosting (using cake mix and sweetened condensed milk)

TURTLE CAKE AND FROSTING

COMBINE AND MIX WELL:
1 (2-layer-size) pkg. German chocolate cake mix
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup oil
1/2 of a 14 oz. can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 13x9-inch baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes.

MELT AND MIX TOGETHER:
1 pound bag caramels, unwrapped
1/2 of a 14 oz. can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Spread caramel mixture over the baked layer.

SPRINKLE GENEROUSLY WITH:
Chopped pecans (amount to your liking)

Cover with remaining cake batter.

Bake 25-35 minutes longer. Set cake in pan on rack to cool.

Spread Turtle Cake Frosting over cooled cake.

TURTLE CAKE FROSTING

MELT IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN:
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
6 tbsp. evaporated milk
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD:
1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake
From: Annie, TX - 10-08-97