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Chocolate Turtle Cake

A rich slice of chocolate turtle cake, layered with caramel and topped with chocolate ganache and chopped pecans.
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A rich chocolate cake filled with caramel, pecans, and chocolate ganache, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes cool, prepare the ganache. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread half of the caramel sauce over the cake and sprinkle with half of the chopped pecans.
  11. Pour about one-third of the ganache over the caramel and pecans.
  12. Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining caramel sauce and pecans over the second cake layer.
  13. Pour the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  14. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the ganache to set.

Notes

  • For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between each cut.
  • You can toast the pecans before adding them for extra flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of caramel sauce and pecans to your preference.
  • For a more dramatic drip, slightly warm the ganache before pouring.

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