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Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

Texas Turtle Sheet Cake


  • Author: Chef Bella
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and delicious Texas Turtle Sheet Cake topped with pecans and drizzled with caramel.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a large sheet pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  5. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with pecans.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • For a richer flavor, add more pecans.
  • Serve with whipped cream for added taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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