Description
Chocolate Turtle Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together layers of rich chocolate cake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Each bite offers an indulgent experience that’s perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. This crowd-pleaser is not only visually stunning but also easy to make, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before removing from pans. Assemble by layering cakes with caramel sauce and chopped pecans in between. Drizzle more caramel on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg