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Chocolate Turtle Dream Cake

A decadent chocolate cake layered with caramel, pecans, and chocolate ganache for an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1/2 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
  7. Top with second cake layer. Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Pour ganache over top of cake, letting it drip down the sides. Drizzle with remaining caramel and pecans.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog