Description
Chocolate Turtle Cake is a decadent dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. This impressive cake is an absolute showstopper at gatherings, delivering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just an indulgent treat for yourself, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture while alternating with milk until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time while mixing until well combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, heat the caramel sauce on low until pourable and stir in pecans.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a platter, pour half of the caramel-pecan mixture over it, then top with the second layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg