Easy Homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe
Chocolate Turtle Cake is a classic dessert that is simple to make and will delight everyone at your table! If you’re looking for a delicious and easy homemade chocolate turtle cake recipe, this one is sure to please. This recipe is made with a moist chocolate cake that is layered with creamy caramel and crunchy toasted pecans. It’s then topped with a gooey chocolate frosting and more crunchy toasted pecans.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the filling and topping:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add buttermilk, vanilla, and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving plate and spread with caramel sauce.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of toasted pecans over the caramel.
Top with the second cake layer and repeat with caramel, pecans and remaining cake layer.
In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips, cream, butter, brown sugar and salt, stirring constantly until smooth.
Pour over the top of the cake and spread evenly.
Sprinkle remaining pecans over the top of the cake and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 613 kcal
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Protein: 7 g
Fat: 37 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg
Sodium: 485 mg
Potassium: 176 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 45 g
Vitamin A: 851 IU
Calcium: 77 mg
Iron: 2 mg
This easy homemade chocolate turtle cake recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of sweet, creamy caramel, crunchy toasted pecans and rich chocolate makes this one of the tastiest cakes around. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be made ahead of time. So, give it a try and enjoy the sweet taste of homemade deliciousness!
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