{"id":3736,"date":"2025-04-23T13:53:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=3736"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:53:51","slug":"texas-turtle-sheet-cake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/texas-turtle-sheet-cake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Turtle Sheet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Texas Turtle Sheet Cake <\/strong>is a decadent twist on the classic Texas Sheet Cake, packed with gooey caramel bits and topped with a rich, thin layer of chocolate icing that\u2019s simply irresistible. Perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging solo, this cake is loaded with flavor and texture\u2014soft, moist cake, buttery icing, and sweet caramel surprises in every bite. Whether you\u2019re hosting a barbecue or craving something sweet, this cake is sure to impress!<\/p>\n

Prep Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 15 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cook Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • 20\u201325 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cooling Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • 15 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Total Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • 50 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Servings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          • 12\u201316 servings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            For the Cake:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • 1 cup black coffee (hot)<\/li>\n
            • 1\/3 cup cocoa powder<\/li>\n
            • 2 eggs<\/li>\n
            • 1\/2 cup buttermilk<\/li>\n
            • 2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
            • 2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n
            • 1 cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n
            • 1 cup caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              For the Chocolate Icing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • 4 tablespoons buttermilk<\/li>\n
              • 3 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n
              • 1\/4 cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n
              • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                <\/div>\n
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                Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Step 1: Preheat the Oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                1. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) <\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                2. Grease and lightly flour a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Step 2: Make the Cake Batter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the hot black coffee and cocoa powder. Stir until the cocoa dissolves completely. Add the butter and heat over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.<\/li>\n
                  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and granulated sugar.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together. Add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until combined.<\/li>\n
                  4. Gradually pour the melted butter-cocoa-coffee mixture into the batter, stirring until smooth.<\/li>\n
                  5. Fold in the caramel bits (or chopped caramels) gently, ensuring they\u2019re evenly distributed throughout the batter.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    Step 3: Bake the Cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.<\/li>\n
                    2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20\u201325 minutes <\/strong>, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                      Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Icing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                      1. While the cake is baking, make the icing. In a small saucepan, combine the buttermilk, cocoa powder, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.<\/li>\n
                      2. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and glossy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Step 5: Ice the Cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                        1. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the warm icing over the hot cake. Use a spatula to spread the icing evenly, ensuring it covers the entire surface.<\/li>\n
                        2. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes <\/strong>before slicing and serving.<\/span>\n
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                          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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