Description
This Turtle Caramel Chocolate Cake Roll is an indulgent dessert dream rich chocolate sponge filled with gooey caramel cream, rolled and topped with chocolate ganache, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
For the Caramel Cream Filling:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzle)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
For the Ganache Topping:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped pecans, for garnish
Extra caramel drizzle, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla for 3–4 minutes until thick and pale.
3. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture until smooth.
4. Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes or until springy to the touch.
5. Immediately turn cake out onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar, remove parchment, and roll up with the towel from the short end. Cool completely.
6. For filling, whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Fold in caramel sauce and pecans.
7. Unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly. Re-roll tightly and trim edges.
8. For ganache, heat cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
9. Spread ganache over the top of the roll. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with caramel.
10. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce.
Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Top with whipped cream or chocolate curls for a decadent presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: turtle cake roll, chocolate caramel roll cake, chocolate pecan dessert, holiday yule log