Cake:
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter
1 cup strong black coffee
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Frosting:
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Turtle Topping:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sheet pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together the self-rising flour and granulated sugar. Set aside.
Make the Chocolate Mixture:
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of strong black coffee, and 1/3 cup of cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, pour it into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand-held mixer on medium speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs and 1/2 cup of buttermilk to the mixture. Continue mixing on medium speed until the batter is well combined and smooth.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick or fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Frosting:
While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of butter, 4 tablespoons of buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, adding it 1/2 cup at a time until smooth.
Frost the Cake:
Once the cake is done baking and still warm, spread or pour the warm frosting evenly over the top.
Add Turtle Topping:
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and chocolate chips evenly over the frosted cake. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
Serve:
Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy this decadent and easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake!
