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Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll

Indulge in the rich and delicious Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll, a dessert that combines a moist chocolate sponge with creamy caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake roll is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavors that will delight every guest. Easy to make, it’s an impressive treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until thick and pale; then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  6. Immediately invert onto a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar and roll tightly; let cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar, drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle pecans, and roll back up.
  8. Slice and serve with additional caramel drizzle.

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Keywords: Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds based on your preference. For an extra chocolatey twist, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the top before serving.