Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with luscious caramel and crunchy pecans. This visually stunning treat rolls up beautifully, creating a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or cozy night in. Each slice offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan 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, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until frothy.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; avoid overmixing.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before rolling the cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread caramel sauce, sprinkle pecans, then roll back up without the towel.
- Slice and serve with extra caramel drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans to explore different flavors. Use dark chocolate for a richer taste or add sea salt to the caramel for a sweet-salty twist.