2 cups granulated sugar<\/p>\n
2 cups self-rising flour<\/p>\n
1 cup butter<\/p>\n
1 cup strong black coffee<\/p>\n
1\/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/p>\n
2 eggs<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup buttermilk<\/p>\n
chocolate frosting:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/4 cup butter<\/p>\n 4 tablespoons buttermilk<\/p>\n 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa<\/p>\n 2 1\/2 cups powdered sugar<\/p>\n turtle topping:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/2 cup chopped pecans<\/p>\n 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/p>\n 1 cup caramel sauce, to drizzle<\/p>\n How To Make TEXAS TURTLE SHEET CAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the pan or use parchment paper.\u00a0 In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour and granulated sugar. Set aside.<\/p>\n 2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, 1 cup coffee, and 1\/3 cup cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour into the prepared dry ingredients. Using a hand-held mixer, mix on medium speed until wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add eggs and the 1\/2 cup of buttermilk. Mix on medium speed for another minute or so, until well combined.<\/p>\n 3. Pour into baking pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes. When cake is done baking, a toothpick or fork inserted into the middle of the cake should come out clean.<\/p>\n 4. Prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine 1\/4 cup butter, 4 tablespoons buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n 5. Remove from heat and use a wire whisk to gradually mix in powdered sugar, a 1\/2 cup at a time.<\/p>\n 6. Spread or pour the warm frosting over the cake. While the cake is still warm, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel sauce.<\/p>\n