Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
This decadent Texas Turtle Sheet Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. With its rich chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and gooey caramel, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | 2 cups |
| Self-Rising Flour | 2 cups |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Strong Black Coffee | 1 cup |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 1/3 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Buttermilk | 1/2 cup |
For the Chocolate Frosting:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Buttermilk | 4 tablespoons |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 3 tablespoons |
| Powdered Sugar | 2 1/2 cups |
For the Turtle Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chopped Pecans | 1/2 cup |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | 1 cup |
| Caramel Sauce | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan or use parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and self-rising flour.
- Make Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine butter, coffee, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour into dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add eggs and buttermilk. Mix for another minute.
- Bake: Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter, buttermilk, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Assemble: Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
Enjoy your delicious Texas Turtle Sheet Cake!
