Embark on a delectable journey as we delve into the art of creating a culinary masterpiece known as the White Turtle Cake. This timeless dessert holds a special place in many hearts, captivating taste buds with its delicate flavors and elegant presentation. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of crafting your own White Turtle Cake. We will explore the origins of this classic recipe, uncover the secrets behind its unique taste, and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure your cake turns out perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a heavenly treat that will leave you craving more.
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WHITE TURTLE CAKE
Make and share this White Turtle Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 35o.
- Combine cake mix, water, milk, oil and eggs-beat well.
- Spread 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Melt caramels with remaining milk, stirring constantly.
- Stir in pecans.
- Pour over hot cake and spread remaining batter over caramel layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Spread frosting over warm-not hot-cake.
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- Combine margarine, sugar and milk, beat well.
- Add vanilla, mix well.
- Frost cake and sprinkle pecans over top.
WHITE CHOCOLATE TURTLES
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield Yield: approximately 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter and pecans together. Stir over high heat until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the chocolate and boil the ingredients slowly to the firm ball stage, 248 degrees F. Stir in the vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, drop about a tablespoon for each candy onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the caramels cool and set, about 5 minutes. Using a candy dipping fork, dip each caramel into the tempered chocolate. Place the chocolates back on the parchment on allow to set, about 5 minutes.
TURTLE CAKE
Steps:
- For the candied pecans: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Whisk the sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until frothy. Toss the pecans in the egg white mixture, then add the sugar mixture and toss until the pecans are evenly coated. Spread the coated pecans on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until the pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut two 8-inch parchment circles and use to line the bottoms of two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the four, white sugar, black and Dutch-process cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the buttermilk, brown sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Whisk in the hot coffee until completely incorporated--the batter will be quite thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then slide an offset spatula around the edge of the pans and flip out the cakes. Cool on a rack for another 30 minutes.
- For the buttercream: Combine the egg whites and powdered sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. (This helps dissolve all the sugar and prevents that grainy texture you often get with American buttercreams.) You will now have what looks like a really runny royal icing. Make sure your butter is soft. Set the mixer to medium and gradually add the butter, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Add the vanilla extract. Beat for 10 minutes on medium. Swirl in the butterscotch caramel.
- For the ganache: Heat the cream in a microwave just until boiling, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the cream over the chocolate and allow to sit for 1 minute. Stir until the ganache is silky smooth--it look a bit curdled at first but will eventually come together. Leave the ganache on the counter to cool until it has reached the consistency of peanut butter. At this point it is ready to be used to frost the outside of the cake. (Makes 2 cups.)
- To assemble the cake: Remove the parchment paper from the bottoms of cakes. Split the cakes in half horizontally with a serrated knife (to make four layers). Place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous 3/4 cup buttercream over the layer to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle 3 to 4 tablespoons candied pecans over the buttercream. Place a second cake layer over the first and repeat witht the buttercream and pecans. Continue with a third layer. Top the cake with the final layer and gently frost the outside with ganache.
LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE
After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spread over crust., In another bowl, mix caramel topping and remaining flour; stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chocolate batter. Top with remaining batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For ganache, place chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. , Remove sides of springform pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHEWY TURTLE SNACK CAKE
Enjoy this chewy, chocolatey snack cake topped with caramel and plenty of pecans.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat sugar and 6 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla, buttermilk, water and eggs on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, the caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Spread over hot cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and pecans. Bake 20 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g
TURTLES® CAKE I
Chocolate cake with melted caramels, nuts, and chocolate chips in the middle.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
- Mix cake mix according to package directions. Pour a little less than half of the batter into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) remove from oven.
- Melt caramels, margarine, and milk in the microwave on high (takes about 10 minutes), stirring a couple times. Or alternately melt in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Pour melted caramel mixture over cake, sprinkle with pecans, and chocolate chips, and pour remaining cake batter over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
WHITE TURTLE CAKE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, water, 1/2 of condensed milk, oil, and eggs; beat well. Spread 1/2 the batter into greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake 30 minutes. Melt caramels with remaining condensed milk, stirring often. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot cake. Spread remaining batter over caramel layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Spread White Turtle Frosting over warm cake. White Turtle Frosting: Combine margarine, sugar, and milk; beat well. Add vanilla; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CAKE
No wonder this is a bake sale winner! Devil's food cake sandwiches caramel, pecans and, yes, more chocolate in the middle. Yum.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
- Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour half of the batter into pan. Bake 22 minutes. Refrigerate remaining batter.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Pour caramel mixture over warm cake in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread with remaining batter. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream, drizzle with toppings and sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE
This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at pot-lucks.
Provided by Diane Kester
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
- Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 192.8 mg, Sugar 39.1 g
TURTLE TEXAS SHEET CAKE RECIPE
This Turtle Texas Sheet Cake is perfect for all chocolate and caramel lovers. It is so simple and so delicious.
Provided by Kendra Murdock
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, water, and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.
- Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well using a wooden spoon or high speed on an electric mixer.
- Add in about 1 1/2 cups of the caramel bits, stir until well combined, in the batter.
- Pour into a well greased and floured cookie sheet (17 1/2 x 11 inch) pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until brownies test done in center.
- While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat to boiling and stirring constantly.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth (you may have to whisk it).
- Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
- While the frosting is still hot, sprinkle on the rest of the caramel bits (about 1/2 cup), the chocolate chips, pecans, and a drizzle of caramel ice cream sauce.
- Let cool and cut into 40 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect, smooth consistency for your White Turtle Cake, ensure your cream cheese is adequately softened beforehand. Allow it to reach room temperature for about an hour before starting the recipe.
- For a rich and velvety texture, use high-quality cream cheese. Look for brands known for their smoothness and creaminess.
- When adding the sour cream to the cream cheese mixture, do so gradually. This will prevent the mixture from becoming too thin or curdled.
- To ensure even cooking, use a light-colored baking pan. Dark-colored pans tend to absorb more heat, which can result in over-browning.
- Keep an eye on the cake while baking. Ovens vary in temperature, so it's essential to check the cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time to prevent overbaking.
- For a professional touch, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. This will add a delicate sweetness and enhance the presentation.
Conclusion:
The White Turtle Cake is a classic dessert that combines simple ingredients to create a delectable and visually appealing treat. Whether enjoyed as a special occasion centerpiece or a cozy afternoon indulgence, this cake is sure to impress with its creamy texture, delicate flavor, and elegant appearance. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a White Turtle Cake that will be a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
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