Turtle Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

The name ‘Turtle Cake’ comes from the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, which resemble the colors and textures of a turtle’s shell.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Turtle Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup Caramel sauce
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped
• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoon Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions.
3. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
4. Pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel and pecans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
7. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat until well combined.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the vanilla buttercream frosting evenly over the top.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.