Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll is a showstopper dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with velvety caramel and crunchy pecans. This delightful cake roll is not only visually stunning but also indulgently delicious, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a sweet treat any day of the week. With its smooth frosting and customizable toppings, this dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add melted butter and vanilla; mix well.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until springy to touch.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel by heating heavy cream and melting sugar until golden brown; combine carefully.
- Once baked, cool slightly before rolling the cake with the caramel filling inside.
- Top with frosting made from powdered sugar and cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a nut-free version, omit pecans or use sunflower seeds. - Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or coconut for a unique twist.