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Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll

A delightful blend of chocolate, caramel, and nuts, this cake roll is simple to make and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet treat any day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts, if you prefer)
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup melted chocolate for drizzling
  • to taste cup additional chopped pecans (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until they’re light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with the water and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
Baking and Rolling the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently roll the cake (with the towel inside) to form a log and let it cool completely.
Filling and Assembling
  1. While your cake cools, mix together the caramel sauce and chocolate ganache.
  2. Unroll the cooled cake and carefully spread the caramel and chocolate mixture over the top. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the filling.
  3. Roll it back up without the towel, and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
Finishing Touches
  1. Melt some chocolate to drizzle over the top. Add more pecans if you like.
  2. Slice and serve your guests or hoard it all for yourself!

Notes

If your cake crumbles while rolling, use extra filling to patch it up. You can prepare the cake roll a day in advance; just wrap it in the fridge.