Description
A rich and gooey cake roll filled with caramel and pecans, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is set.
- While the cake is still warm, carefully roll it up in the parchment paper. Let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, unroll the cake and spread the caramel sauce over it, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper, seam-side down.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering. Pour it over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake roll and garnish with extra pecan halves.
- Let the cake set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Roll the cake while hot to avoid cracks. Use fresh eggs and good chocolate for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg