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 Fahrenheit. Grease and flour the pan or line it with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the self-rising flour and granulated sugar, then 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 while stirring constantly. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients prepared earlier. Use a hand-held mixer to blend on medium speed until the wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add the eggs and 1/2 cup of buttermilk, and mix for another minute until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick or fork into the middle; it should come out clean when done.
4. For 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 while stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and gradually mix in powdered sugar using a wire whisk, 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 with chopped pecans and chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Enjoy your delicious Texas Turtle Sheet Cake!