Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll! This decadent treat features a rich chocolate cake rolled with gooey caramel and topped with crunchy pecans for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Roll:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in brewed coffee, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- Roll the Cake: While still warm, carefully roll the cake (with parchment paper) into a log shape. Allow to cool completely.
- Add Caramel Filling: Spread caramel sauce over the unrolled cake, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Re-roll the Cake: Unroll the cake and re-roll it into a log shape, without parchment paper.
- Prepare Ganache: For the chocolate ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter until melted and glossy.
- Frost the Cake: Pour the ganache over the rolled cake, spreading evenly. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the caramel filling to avoid melting or mixing.
- The chocolate ganache should be glossy and smooth; stir well to achieve the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes