Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a German Chocolate Cake Roll, where a soft chocolate sponge cake envelops a rich coconut and pecan filling. This stunning dessert not only captivates the eyes but also enchants the palate with its perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet treat, this easy-to-make cake roll will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add vanilla extract and combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, heat coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
- Once the cake cools for about five minutes, flip it onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Remove parchment paper and spread filling evenly before rolling it up using the towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg