Here’s a delicious recipe for Turtle Caramel Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula.
- The sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn it.
- Once the sugar has completely melted, add the butter. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
- Stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Again, be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
- Allow the caramel sauce to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the salt. Let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake.
- Pour the warm caramel sauce over the cake, spreading it evenly and allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans and chocolate chips over the top of the cake.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the caramel to set and the flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve your Turtle Caramel Cake chilled, and enjoy!
This cake is a decadent treat perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving something rich and indulgent.