Recipe for a Texas Turtle Sheet Cake:
For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour ???? 2 cups granulated sugar ???? 1 teaspoon baking soda ???? 1/2 teaspoon salt ???? 1 cup unsalted butter ???? 1 cup water ???? 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ???? 2 large eggs, beaten ???? 1/2 cup buttermilk ???? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ???? For the Pecan Layer: 1 cup chopped pecans ???? For the Caramel Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter ???? 1 cup packed brown sugar ???? 1/4 cup milk ???? 2 cups powdered sugar ???? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ???? Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13×9-inch baking pan.
???????? In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. ???? In a saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. ???? Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. ???? In a separate bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until well combined. ???????? Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
????️ Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the batter. ???? Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ???????? While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel frosting. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. ???????? Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. ???????? Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm caramel frosting over the hot cake. ???????? Allow the cake to cool before serving. ???????? This Texas Turtle Sheet Cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate, pecans, and caramel for a delicious treat. Enjoy your baking! ????????