Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

Here’s a rich, indulgent, and Southern-style Texas Turtle Sheet Cake — think classic chocolate sheet cake loaded with caramel, pecans, and chocolate. It’s like a brownie, a cake, and a turtle candy all in one pan!

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🍫🐢 Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Mixture:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup water

Toppings:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×18-inch sheet pan (or jelly roll pan).

2. Make chocolate mixture:

   • In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa powder, and water to a boil. Remove from heat once fully melted and combined.

3. Mix cake batter:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

   • Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

   • Pour in the warm chocolate mixture and stir until fully combined.

4. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the greased sheet pan and spread evenly.

   • Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Add toppings while warm:

   • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the hot cake.

   • Drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over the top.

6. Cool & serve:

   • Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. It can be served warm (gooier) or fully cooled (firmer slices).

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🔁 Optional Add-ons:

• Use a salted caramel sauce for contrast.

• Add a thin layer of fudge frosting under the caramel for even more decadence.

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for full “turtle sundae” effect.

Want a smaller batch or a version using a boxed cake mix?