Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
An indulgent dessert combining chocolate sponge, luscious caramel, and rich ganache into an impressive rolled cake, perfect for gatherings.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
Cake Components
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Light and airy, providing structure.
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder Rich and aromatic for deep chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Essential for cake rise and fluffy texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- 4 large eggs Provides moisture and richness.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Key for desired sweetness and texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a warm fragrance.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar For dusting the towel.
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce Gooey and sweet, the star of the dessert.
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Adds crunch and earthiness.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melts into rich ganache.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream For creating the chocolate ganache.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While the cake bakes, lay a clean kitchen towel flat and dust it with powdered sugar.
- Once baked, invert the cake onto the prepared towel and peel off the parchment paper.
Rolling
- Roll the cake and towel together from the short end and place seam-side down to cool.
- Unroll the cake gently and remove the towel.
- Spread caramel sauce over the cake and sprinkle nuts on top.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel, seam-side down.
Ganache Preparation
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1-2 minutes and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the rolled cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Serving
- Garnish with additional caramel sauce, nuts, and chocolate just before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pan is well lined and dust the towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Rolling while warm helps prevent cracking. Customize fillings as desired.