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Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll

A delightful dessert that pairs rich chocolate with gooey caramel and a touch of nostalgia, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Filling
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Optional, can skip if nuts aren't desired.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce For drizzling.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips For melting and drizzling.
  • to taste chopped pecans/walnuts For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add water, vanilla, and vegetable oil. Slowly combine the wet and dry mixtures, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Filling
  1. As soon as you pull it from the oven, carefully roll the cake (still in parchment) starting from the short end. Let it cool completely.
  2. While the cake cools, whip the cream to soft peaks, fold in caramel sauce, and gently mix in the nuts.
  3. Once the cake has cooled, unroll it gently and spread the filling evenly over the surface, leaving a little space at the edges.
  4. Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Topping
  1. When ready to serve, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the chilled roll, followed by a generous drizzling of caramel sauce. Sprinkle nuts on top.

Notes

Letting the cake cool properly ensures it doesn’t crack when rolling. If there's any leftover, cover tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.