Turtle Caramel Cake: Indulgent Layers of Decadent Flavors
A delicious and rich turtle caramel cake featuring layers of chocolate, caramel, and nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before adding layers of caramel sauce and pecans.
- Assemble the cake with layers of chocolate cake, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle additional caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Turtle Caramel Cake, cake, dessert, chocolate, caramel