Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Indulge in the decadent Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll, where soft chocolate cake wraps around a rich filling of gooey caramel and crunchy pecans. Drizzled with smooth chocolate, this stunning dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to lavish celebrations. Impress your guests with its irresistible flavors and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; mix in vanilla extract. Gradually combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
- Once cooled, peel off parchment paper and spread filling over the cake. Roll tightly from one end to another.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Substitute pecans with walnuts for a different texture. Sprinkle sea salt on top after drizzling with caramel for enhanced sweetness.