Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk Can substitute with homemade buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- as needed none Chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While still warm, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let cool completely.
Assembly
- Unroll and spread caramel sauce and chocolate chips over the cake, then re-roll.
- Drizzle more caramel and chocolate on top, and sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
Dust the towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Don’t over-bake the cake; keep an eye on it so it stays moist. Customize by using different nuts or types of chocolate.