Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake: Savor Every Heavenly Bite!
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake layered with caramel and pecans, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with caramel sauce and chopped pecans in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with chocolate frosting and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Garnish with chocolate chips and pecans before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Find it online: https://meal15.com/decadent-chocolate-turtle-cake-recipe/