Turtle Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 2 cups of self-rising flour (flour with baking powder and salt mixed in)
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of dark coffee
- 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of buttermilk
Chocolate Icing
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 4 tablespoons of buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
Turtle Topping
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of caramel sauce, for pouring on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour and sugar. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of coffee, and 1/3 cup of cocoa. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the hot mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to blend the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.
- Add the eggs and 1/2 cup of buttermilk to the mixture. Continue mixing on medium speed for about 1 minute until everything is fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Make the frosting: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of butter, 4 tablespoons of buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, using a whisk until smooth.
- Spread the warm frosting over the cake while it's still hot. Top with chopped pecans and chocolate chips, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Tip: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by combining 1/2 cup of milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for a few minutes before adding to the recipe.
Enjoy this decadent turtle cake with its rich chocolate, nutty crunch, and caramel drizzle!
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