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German Chocolate Cake Roll

Print recipeGerman Chocolate Cake Roll with coconut–pecan filling and ganache

Rich chocolate sponge rolled with creamy coconut–pecan filling and glossy ganache, this German Chocolate Cake Roll is a comforting, classic dessert.

Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Total time
2 hours
Yield
12 slices

Ingredients

4 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup flour ¼ cup cocoa 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp milk 1 cup condensed milk 3 egg yolks ½ cup butter 1 cup coconut 1 cup pecans 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips ½ cup cream

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare pan.
  2. Step 2: Whip eggs and sugar until thick.
  3. Step 3: Fold in dry ingredients and bake.
  4. Step 4: Roll warm cake in towel.
  5. Step 5: Cook coconut–pecan filling.
  6. Step 6: Fill and re-roll.
  7. Step 7: Prepare ganache and glaze.

Notes

Chill before glazing for a perfect finish. Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories
380
Fat
22g
Saturated fat
11g
Sugar
36g
Sodium
180mg
Protein
6g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fiber
2g