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
Scale
- 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.
- Can I substitute the coffee?
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 318 kcal per serving