Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Turtle Texas Sheet Cake, a dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake with a gooey caramel frosting, topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will have your friends and family raving with every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to share, it’s the ultimate treat that transforms everyday moments into sweet memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (divided)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just blended; fold in half of the chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, warm caramel sauce over low heat and drizzle generously over the cake; top with remaining pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting pecans with walnuts or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the caramel. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.