Description
Chocolate Turtle Cake is an indulgent dessert that features layers of moist chocolate cake, rich caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for celebrations or family gatherings, this cake offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone wanting more. With its stunning presentation and irresistible aroma, it truly shines on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with chocolate frosting and layer with caramel sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using dark chocolate frosting or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before serving. - If you prefer a different nut, walnuts can be substituted for pecans.