Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake for Every Occasion
Rich layers of chocolate and creamy caramel come together in a lavish Chocolate Turtle Cake, ideal for celebrations or a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 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) and grease two round cake pans with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and level the tops gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle layers with caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Stack the two layers, pouring more caramel on top and decorating with additional pecans if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Turtle Cake, garnished as desired with remaining caramel and pecans.