Easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

 

*Ingredients

°2 cups granulated sugar

°2 cups self-raising flour

°1 cup butter

°1 cup strong black coffee

°1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

°2 eggs

°1/2 cup of milk

+Powdered chocolate:

°1/4 cup butter

°4 tablespoons of milk

°3 tsp unsweetened cocoa

°2 1/2 c powdered sugar

+Turtle topping:

°1/2 c pecans

°1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

°1 c caramel sauce

 

*How to Make an Easy Texas Turtle Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease the pan and grease it with flour or use parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour with granulated sugar. Sit aside.

2. In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of coffee, and 1/3 cup of cocoa. Bring the mixture to a boil with constant stirring. Pour in the prepared dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer, mix ingredients on medium speed until wet and dry ingredients are completely combined. Add eggs and half a cup of milk. Mix on medium speed for another minute or so, until well blended.

3. Pour into a baking tray, and bake for 25-30 minutes. When the cake is done baking, a toothpick or fork in the middle of the cake should come out clean.

 

4. Prepare the decorations. In a medium saucepan, mix 1/4 cup butter, 4 tablespoons buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stir constantly.

Enjoy !