Easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

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Craving a dessert that’s rich, indulgent, and easy to make? This Texas Turtle Sheet Cake is a perfect choice! With a chocolatey base, creamy frosting, and a decadent turtle topping, it’s sure to impress.

**Ingredients:**

**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 tbsp buttermilk
– 3 tbsp 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

**How to Make:**

1. **Preheat the oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, **combine** self-rising flour and granulated sugar. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, **combine** 1 cup butter, 1 cup coffee, and 1/3 cup cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand-held mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Mix until well combined.
4. **Pour** the batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. For the **frosting**, combine 1/4 cup butter, 4 tbsp buttermilk, and 3 tbsp cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time.
6. **Spread or pour** the warm frosting over the cake. While still warm, sprinkle with chopped pecans and chocolate chips, then drizzle with caramel sauce.