TURTLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
CHOCOLATE CAKE
- 2 cups (260g) flour
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (70g) Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
CARAMEL SAUCE AND ICING
- 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
- 9 tbsp (126g) salted butter, cubed, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
- 9 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream
ADDITIONAL
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS:
TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS:
- Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom, and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C).
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and combine.
INSTRUCTIONS
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