Description
Turtle Caramel Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines velvety chocolate cake with luscious caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any celebration, this cake promises to delight your taste buds with its sweet and salty flavors. Easy to make and visually stunning, each slice is a delightful treat that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Turtle Caramel Cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in milk followed by the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before layering with caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg