Texas Turtle Sheet Cake: A Decadent Delight

A rich, moist Texas sheet cake loaded with chocolate, caramel, pecans, and a warm fudgy icing that melts right into the cake.
It’s over-the-top, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible.

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⭐ Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Turtle Layers

• 1½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Warm Chocolate Icing

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tbsp milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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⭐ Instructions

1. Toast the Pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 7–8 minutes, until fragrant.
Set aside.

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2. Make the Cake

1. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar.
2. In a saucepan, bring butter, water, and cocoa powder to a boil.
3. Pour the hot mixture over the flour sugar mixture — stir to combine.
4. Add sour cream, eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla.
5. Mix until smooth.
6. Pour into a greased 13×18-inch sheet pan (or regular 9×13 for thicker cake).
7. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

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3. Add the Turtle Goodness

While the cake is still warm:

• Drizzle caramel sauce over the top
• Sprinkle toasted pecans
• Add chocolate chips

The heat from the cake will melt the chocolate slightly — perfect!

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4. Make the Warm Icing

1. In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa.
2. Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar + vanilla.
4. Pour immediately over the warm cake.

It will melt into the toppings and create that classic fudgy shine.

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⭐ Tips for the BEST Texas Turtle Cake

• Use sour cream, not yogurt — richer, moister cake.
• Pour icing while cake is warm — it absorbs beautifully.
• Sprinkle a little sea salt over caramel for a gourmet touch.
• Double the caramel for extra gooeyness (viral trick!).

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❤️ Perfect For

• Birthdays
• Holidays
• Potlucks
• Sunday dessert
• OLD-SCHOOL viral content
• Huge family gatherings

Enjoy !!