Ingredients:
**Cake:**
– 1 cup of black coffee
– 1/3 cup cocoa powder
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup of buttermilk
– 2 cups of flour
– 2 cups of granulated sugar
– 1 cup of butter
**Chocolate Icing:**
– 4 large spoons of buttermilk
– 3 cups of powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup butter
– 3 large spoons of cocoa
**Toppings:**
– 1 cup of chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup of caramel sauce
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a baking dish. Combine flour/granulated sugar in a large bowl.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine a cup of butter, a cup of cocoa, and 1 cup of coffee and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour/sugar mixture.
4. Mix the mixtures with a hand mixer until blended.
5. Add eggs and a cup of buttermilk, whisk for an additional minute. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 31 minutes.
*For the icing:*
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, a large tablespoon of cocoa powder, and a large tablespoon of buttermilk. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat, stirring persistently.
2. Remove from heat and use a mixer to mix in the powdered sugar. It’s great to add 1 cup first, beat until soft, and add 1/2 cup at a time until the frosting is thickened and solid.
3. Pour the hot frosting over the cake and spread the chocolate chips and pecan pieces. Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce on the cake.
Incorporate this easy recipe into your culinary repertoire for a taste of Texan decadence that is bound to become a favorite. The Texas Turtle Sheet Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a sweet journey into the heart of Texas, where indulgence knows no bounds. So, let your sweet tooth revel in the delight of this sensational creation, and enjoy every heavenly bite of this Texan culinary masterpiece.