Caramel Pecan Fudge Cake

Looking for a fun and easy dessert to wow your family and friends? This one is for you!

Ingredients:

• 1 box (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix
• ½ cup salted butter
• 1 package (14 oz.) caramels, unwrapped
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare cake mix according to box directions.
3. Pour 2 cups of batter (reserve remaining batter) into a greased 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 minutes; remove cake from oven and set cake aside. (Leave oven on.)
5. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt butter and caramel (stir frequently). Remove from heat.
6. To the melted caramel mixture, add the condensed milk; stir well.
7. Pour caramel mixture evenly over cake.
8. Sprinkle one cup of the chopped pecans over the caramel mixture.
9. Pour the remaining reserved cake batter over top and spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle with the remaining half cup of chopped pecans.
11. Bake cake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake is done.

A word about pecans:

Pecans are prized nuts used in recipes like the one above. This favorite nut tastes mild and delicious – and chefs love the versatility of this great ingredient! Pecans contains rich nutrients that are beneficial for health. Per Healthline, pecans contain healthy fat, fiber, polyphenols, vitamin B1 (thiamine), manganese, and zinc. Zinc plays a vital role in immune function, wound healing, DNAsynthesis, and growth and development and may promote heart health. Hence, pecans are great for snacking, for using in salad recipes, and for adding to desserts such as cakes and pies.

Consult your doctor before trying new foods. Note that allergic reactions to pecans are possible for people with tree nut allergies.