Indulgent Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

Ingredients:

• 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 tablespoons buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 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)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the pan or use parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine
   self-rising flour and granulated sugar. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of coffee, and 1/3 cup of cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring
   constantly. Pour into the prepared dry ingredients. Using a hand-held mixer, blend on medium speed until
   wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add eggs and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Mix on medium speed
   for another minute or until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick or fork
   inserted into the middle comes out clean.
4. Prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of butter, 4 tablespoons of buttermilk, and 3
   tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and use a wire whisk to gradually mix in powdered sugar, adding it 1/2 cup at a time.
6. Spread or pour the warm frosting over the cake. While the cake is still warm, sprinkle it with chopped
   pecans and chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.