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Chocolate Turtle Cake

Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in this Chocolate Turtle Cake featuring luscious layers of caramel and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Filling

  • 1 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup chocolate glaze for topping

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Turtle Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients: mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well-blended, noting that it may be thin.
  • Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Layer the cakes: place one cake layer on a plate, spread caramel sauce and sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Top with the second cake layer, repeating the caramel and pecan addition.
  • Drizzle chocolate glaze over the top of the cake and allow it to set before slicing.
  • Serve and enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and ensure cakes are completely cool before assembly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Baking, caramel, Chocolate, Chocolate Turtle Cake, Dessert, pecans
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