Decadent Turtle Cake Recipe

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Decadent Turtle Cake
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
536
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Grease three 9-inch cake pans*. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper; dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Set pans aside.
  2. 2. In a small bowl, stir together egg, buttermilk and cooking oil; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, beating with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually beat in hot coffee. Pour batter into prepared pans; spread evenly. (Layers will appear shallow.).
  3. 3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cakes on a wire racks for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pans, then invert cakes on racks. Remove cakes from pans. Peel off paper; cool thoroughly.
  4. 4. When the cakes are cool, make the Chocolate Frosting. Place 1 cake layer, top-side down, onto a serving plate. Using an icing spatula or wide knife, work quickly to frost the top of this layer with one-third of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from edges to make ripple or petal effect. Arrange one-third of the pecans on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup of the ice cream topping. Top with the second layer, top-side down. Repeat with frosting, pecans and caramel topping. Top with the third layer, right side up. Repeat with remaining frosting, pecans and caramel topping.
  5. Frosting: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Add butter. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add semisweet chocolate pieces. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
  6. If frosting is too thick or grainy, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly brewed hot coffee.
  7. Chill cake 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 536.43 Kcal (2246 kJ)
Calories from fat 336.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.42g 58%
Cholesterol 23.52mg 8%
Sodium 409.42mg 17%
Potassium 275.5mg 6%
Total Carbs 51.78g 17%
Sugars 33.85g 135%
Dietary Fiber 4.61g 18%
Protein 6.26g 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 58.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 382.64 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.69g 58%
Cholesterol 16.77mg 8%
Sodium 292.04mg 17%
Potassium 196.52mg 6%
Total Carbs 36.94g 17%
Sugars 24.15g 135%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 18%
Protein 4.46g 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 10%
Calcium 42mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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