Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Indulge in the scrumptious delight of Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll, a heavenly treat that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy caramel buttercream, decadent ganache, and toasted pecans. This cake roll is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is perfect for those who love the classic flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a delightful cake roll. It’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion and can be enjoyed as a dessert or sweet treat.
How to Make Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Ingredients:
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- 3 large eggs
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- 1 ¾ cups Chocolate Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker SuperMoist Devil’s Food)
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- ⅓ cup (79ml) water
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
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- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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- ¼ cup (59ml) caramel sauce
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- 2 cups (226g) powdered sugar
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- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1 cup (237ml) heavy whipping cream
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- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
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- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a jelly roll pan with foil and spray with baking spray.
- Beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored. Add cake mix, water, and oil. Beat and pour into the pan.
- Bake until the cake springs back when touched. Roll the hot cake in a towel with powdered sugar.
- Make the buttercream by creaming butter, caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Make the ganache by heating cream and chocolate chips until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the buttercream, reroll, and drizzle with ganache. Top with pecans.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Serve Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Serve this cake roll sliced into portions and enjoy it chilled. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk for a delightful treat.
How to Store Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Store the cake roll loosely covered in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and flavors. It can be stored for up to 3 days, making it a convenient make-ahead dessert.
Tips to Make Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
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- Be careful not to overbake the cake to maintain its soft and moist texture.
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- Roll the cake gently to prevent cracking.
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- Toast the pecans before topping the cake for an extra crunch and flavor.
Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Ingredients
Cake Roll
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups Chocolate Cake Mix (Devil’s Food) I used Betty Crocker SuperMoist Devil’s Food
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Toppings
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and line jelly roll pan. Beat eggs, add cake mix, water, and oil. Bake, roll in towel with powdered sugar.
- Cream butter, caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and vanilla for buttercream. Heat cream and chocolate chips to make ganache.
- Unroll cake, spread buttercream, reroll, drizzle with ganache, and top with pecans. Refrigerate.
