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Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll

This Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll combines rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy nuts for a decadent dessert that's sure to impress.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for an extra level of chocolatey goodness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until they’re light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  2. As soon as the cake is out of the oven, sprinkle it with powdered sugar and cover it with another piece of parchment paper.
  3. While it’s still warm, carefully flip the cake over onto a clean kitchen towel, peel off the parchment, and roll it up tightly with the towel from the short side.
Filling and Frosting
  1. Once cooled, unroll your cake and spread a generous layer of caramel sauce on top, followed by the chopped nuts.
  2. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
  3. To make the frosting, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Melt chocolate chips and fold them into the whipped cream.
  4. Spread the frosting over your rolled cake and drizzle some extra caramel over the top.
Serving
  1. Cut into slices and celebrate your creation!

Notes

Keep an eye on your cake while baking to avoid overbaking. Add a sprinkle of sea salt over the caramel drizzle for a sweet-salty contrast. If the cake cracks while rolling, embrace it—it's going to be covered in frosting anyway!