Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Turtle Cake, a luscious blend of rich chocolate layers, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy nights in, this cake promises to delight your taste buds with every bite. Its stunning presentation and explosion of flavors make it a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350°F (175°C) and greasing two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by milk; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before assembling: Layer one cake with caramel sauce and chopped pecans, then spread frosting on top before adding the second layer. Frost the top with more frosting and drizzle with caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg