Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Turtle Texas Sheet Cake, a decadent dessert that combines a luscious chocolate base with crunchy pecans and a gooey topping. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is an easy crowd-pleaser that promises nostalgia with every bite. Bake it for birthdays, potlucks, or just because you deserve a treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt more butter and mix in brown sugar and pecans until bubbly.
- Once the cake is done, pour the warm pecan mixture over it and let cool before frosting with chocolate icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg