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Chocolate Turtle Cake

Indulgent Chocolate Turtle Cake: A Decadent Homemade Delight

This Chocolate Turtle Cake is a rich blend of cocoa, caramel, and pecans, ready in under an hour for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Weight Loss Recipes
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cups caramel sauce
  • 1 cups chopped pecans
For Serving
  • 1 cups whipped cream optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Mix together the caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
  9. Layer the cake with half of the caramel-pecan mixture on top.
  10. Add the second layer and repeat with remaining caramel and pecans.
  11. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure your oven temperature is accurate and use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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