Description
Chocolate Turtle Cake is a decadent dessert that will delight your senses and impress your guests. This rich, moist chocolate cake is layered with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and topped with silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion—birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet indulgence—this cake promises to create lasting memories around the table. Whether enjoyed during family gatherings or cozy nights in, Chocolate Turtle Cake is sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (made from heavy cream and chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Layer one cake with caramel sauce and chopped pecans before adding the second layer.
- Pour warm chocolate ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg