Description
Pecan Pie Roll Cake combines the warm, nutty flavor of classic pecan pie with a light and airy sponge cake rolled into a beautiful spiral. Filled with a rich buttery pecan mixture, this elegant dessert is perfect for holidays and special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold into egg mixture.
- Warm milk and melted butter together, then fold gently into batter until smooth.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cake springs back lightly when touched.
- Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert hot cake onto towel and peel off parchment paper.
- Roll cake from short end with towel inside. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare filling by heating brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and chopped pecans. Cool to room temperature.
- Unroll cooled cake carefully. Spread pecan filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Roll cake back up without towel and place seam-side down.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
- Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
