Goofy Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake Roll Recipe
If you love chocolate and caramel, you will adore this Goofy Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake Roll Recipe.
Ingredients
For the chocolate sponge cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
For the caramel pecan filling:
- 1 cup soft caramel candies or homemade caramel
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
For topping:
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Chopped pecans
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Tray
- Line a 10x15 inch baking tray with parchment paper. Grease lightly. Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
Beat the Eggs and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Mix for five minutes until thick, pale, and fluffy.
Add Vanilla and Milk
- Add vanilla extract and milk. Mix gently until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This removes lumps and adds air.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture slowly. Use a spatula. Mix gently to keep batter light.
Spread the Batter
- Pour batter into prepared tray. Spread evenly with spatula. Make sure thickness is even.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cake should spring back when touched lightly.
Roll the Warm Cake
- Place clean towel on counter. Dust with powdered sugar. Flip cake onto towel. Remove parchment carefully.
Shape the Roll
- While cake is warm, roll it with towel inside. Roll gently but firmly. Let cool completely.
Prepare Caramel Filling
- In a saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream. Stir slowly until smooth and creamy.
Add Pecans
- Remove caramel from heat. Stir in toasted chopped pecans. Let mixture cool slightly.
Unroll the Cake
- Carefully unroll cooled cake. Do not press too hard. Keep it flat and smooth.
Add Whipped Cream Layer
- Spread whipped cream evenly over cake surface. Leave small border on edges.
Spread Caramel Pecan Mix
- Add caramel pecan mixture over whipped cream. Spread evenly using offset spatula.
Roll the Cake Again
- Roll cake tightly without towel this time. Keep seam side down on serving plate.
Chill the Cake
- Refrigerate cake roll for at least one hour. This helps it set properly.
Decorate the Top
- Drizzle extra caramel over cake. Sprinkle chopped pecans for beautiful finish.
Dust with Powdered Sugar
- Lightly dust powdered sugar on top. This gives bakery style look.
Slice Carefully
- Use sharp knife to cut slices. Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve chilled or slightly cool. Enjoy your homemade Goofy Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake Roll Recipe.
Notes
- Always roll the cake when warm to prevent cracking.
- Do not overbake. Overbaking makes cake dry and hard to roll.
- Toast pecans in dry pan for deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for salted caramel twist.
- Use chocolate ganache instead of whipped cream for richer taste.
- Add mini chocolate chips inside filling for extra fun texture.
- Chill before slicing for neat and beautiful cuts.