Easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan for easy removal of the cake.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
3. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the water and cocoa powder, stirring until well combined.
4. Pour the melted butter mixture over the flour and sugar in the mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
5. Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans for added texture and nutty flavor.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake the Easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top. Allow the cake to cool completely.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
11. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake in a decorative pattern.
12. Dust the top of the cake with confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finishing touch.

Slice the Easy Texas Turtle Sheet Cake, and savor the delightful combination of flavors!