Description
This Decadent Chocolate Turtle Dream Cake is your ticket to a delightful dessert experience that is sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (use high-quality for deeper flavor)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature for better blending)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or a buttermilk substitute if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (plus extra for garnish)
- Optional substitutions: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-sensitive version, or substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil for a unique flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the hot water until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with caramel sauce between each layer.
- Pour semi-sweet chocolate ganache over the top and garnish with chopped pecans.
Notes
The secret to a moist cake is to not overmix the batter once the wet ingredients are added.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 per slice
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Protein: 5 g