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Turtle Brownie Cake

This decadent Turtle Brownie cake is made with layers of brownie, chocolate ganache, salted pecans, and a smooth caramel buttercream frosting. 

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Brownie Cake
  • 2 18.3 oz boxes Brownie mix + ingredients listed on back of package
  • 1 c Turtle candies chopped
  • ¼ c dulce de Leche
Caramel Frosting
  • 8 oz butter softened
  • 4 c powdered sugar
  • ½ c dulce de Leche
  • 1-2 Tbsp milk
Chocolate Ganache
  • 2 c dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 c heavy cream
Salted Pecans
  • 1 c pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp butter salted, melted
  • 1 tsp salt finely ground

Instructions

Brownies
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  1. Mix the brownie batter up and pour it into 3 greased and parchment lined 9-inch round pans. Bake brownies following the instructions on the packaging for 8x8" brownie pan. Bake until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Caramel Buttercream
  1. In a mixer combine the butter with the powdered sugar until it is smooth.
  2. Add Dulce de Leche continuing to mix.
  3. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the buttercream is a smooth spreadable consistency.
Salted Pecans
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Melt butter and toss pecan halves in it.
  3. Lay pecans on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until pecans begin to dark slightly.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache
  1. Heat the cream in the microwave until it begins to boil then pour over the chopped chocolate stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Assemble Brownie Cake
  1. Start with a layer of brownie.
  2. Spread caramel buttercream over the brownie and top with the next brownie layer. Add another layer of frosting and another layer of brownie.
  3. Pour warm ganache over the top brownie and sprinkle with salted pecans and chopped Turtle candies.
  4. Heat ¼ cup of dulce de leche in the microwave for about 15 seconds or until it is pourable and then drizzle over top of the cake.
  5. Enjoy!
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