Description
This cake roll mixes rich chocolate, sticky caramel, and crunchy pecans in one bite. It looks special but is simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra pecan halves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched.
- Roll the cake while still warm in the parchment paper (starting from the shorter edge) and allow it to cool completely.
- Unroll the cake gently once cool. Spread the caramel sauce evenly across the surface and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Roll the cake back up tightly, seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cake roll, allowing it to drip down the sides. Garnish with extra pecan halves and let the cake set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Slice the roll with a sharp knife and serve each slice on a plate. Adding a small scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream is recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg