Name: Texas Turtle Sheetcake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Cake: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup coffee (or hot water); ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; Chocolate Frosting: ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar; Turtle Topping: ½ cup chopped pecans; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ cup caramel sauce

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Experience the irresistible delight of the Texas Turtle Sheetcake, blending classic turtle dessert flavors like caramel, pecans, and rich chocolate into a simple yet delectable sheetcake. Ideal for any social gathering, it promises a comforting, crowd-pleasing taste.

Texas Turtle Sheetcake

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Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 1x

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Description

Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Texas Turtle Sheetcake, where classic chocolate meets caramel, pecans, and a hint of coffee for a decadent dessert experience. Perfect for gatherings, this sheetcake combines the comforting flavors of a traditional turtle dessert with the simplicity and size of a sheetcake, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup coffee (or hot water)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
Chocolate Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar
Turtle Topping:
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 10×15 inch baking sheet with parchment.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine sugar and flour in a large bowl.
Heat Mixture: In a saucepan, bring butter, coffee, and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour mixture and stir.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make Frosting: Boil butter, buttermilk, and cocoa. Whisk in powdered sugar and spread over the warm cake.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle with pecans, chocolate chips, and drizzle with caramel.

Notes

Storage: Best served within 2 days; store covered at room temperature or refrigerated.
FAQs:
- Can I substitute the coffee?
  - Absolutely, hot water can be used as a non-coffee alternative without losing moisture.
- What if I don’t have self-rising flour?
  - Make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to each cup of all-purpose flour.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes