Texas Turtle Sheetcake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

granulated sugar

2 cups

self-rising flour

1 cup

or 226g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)

1 cup

coffee ((can use hot water instead))

1/3 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup

buttermilk* ((see notes))

eggs, (room temperature)

1/4 cup

butter

1/4 cup

buttermilk

3 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa

2 1/2 cups

confectioners sugar

1/2 cup

chopped pecans

1/2 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup

caramel sauce, (for drizzling over top)