Turtle Caramel Cake: The Indulgent Sweet Treat You Need to Try
A rich and decadent Turtle Caramel Cake that combines layers of chocolate cake, caramel, and creamy frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans.
- Frost the cake with your favorite frosting and drizzle with more caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the caramel.
- This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Turtle Caramel Cake, dessert, cake, sweet treat