Description
Indulge in a luscious chocolate caramel turtle cake roll, featuring rich cocoa, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped up in a soft, moist cake. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. #chocolatedessert #caramelcake #turtlecake #cakerecipes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
- Roll the Cake: While still warm, roll the cake with the parchment paper and let it cool completely.
- Caramel Layer: Unroll the cake, spread caramel sauce over the surface, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Re-roll: Roll the cake back up without parchment paper and place seam-side down.
- Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, and stir until smooth.
- Decorate the Cake: Pour ganache over the cake roll and garnish with extra pecan halves.
- Set and Serve: Allow the cake to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought caramel sauce for convenience, or make homemade for a richer flavor.
- For a twist, add a drizzle of salted caramel on top before serving.
- To make slicing easier, chill the cake roll for 30 minutes before cutting.