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2. Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Turtle Topping:
1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Glaze:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3. Directions
For the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the Turtle Topping:
Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately drizzle the caramel sauce over the hot cake, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the caramel layer.
For the Chocolate Glaze:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and milk, stirring until well combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and glossy.
Pour the chocolate glaze over the caramel and pecan layer, spreading it evenly.
4. How to Prepare
To prepare this heavenly Texas Turtle Sheet Cake, make the chocolate cake batter, bake it in a sheet pan, and while it’s still warm, drizzle it with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Top it off with a luscious chocolate glaze, and get ready to savor the deliciousness!
5. Preparation Time
The preparation time for this cake is approximately 20 minutes, and baking takes 25-30 minutes
