Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll. A rich chocolate cake filled with creamy caramel and whipped cream, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Topping:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into the pan and bake.
- Roll the cake: Once baked, invert the cake onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake and let it cool.
- Make the filling: Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread caramel sauce and whipped cream on the cake. Re-roll without the towel.
- Prepare the topping: Heat chocolate chips and cream until smooth. Pour over the cake, sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with caramel sauce. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- For easier rolling, avoid overbaking the cake.
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- This dessert is perfect for special occasions and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
