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Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll

A decadent and easy-to-make chocolate cake roll filled with gooey caramel, whipped cream, and crunchy nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whip the eggs and granulated sugar together until airy and light.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold in the flour until you have a smooth batter.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly into a greased and lined jelly roll pan. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
Rolling
  1. With the towel underneath, carefully roll the cake up and let it cool completely in the towel.
Filling
  1. While your cake cools, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in your caramel sauce and nuts.
  2. Once your cake has cooled, unroll it slowly, spread the filling all over, and then roll it back up gently.
Topping
  1. Melt your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stopping to stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cake roll and top with extra caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Notes

No Eggs? You can use flax eggs instead. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.