Description
A delicious German Chocolate Cake Roll filled with coconut-pecan filling and topped with chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting the kitchen towel)
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (95 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, heated
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, dust a kitchen towel with powdered sugar and invert the cake onto it.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
- For the filling, combine sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until thickened, then remove from heat and mix in coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll the cake back up and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- For the ganache, combine chocolate chips and heated cream in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the rolled cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring for a thicker consistency.
- You can refrigerate the cake for better flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Cake Roll, Chocolate Roll Cake, Coconut Pecan Cake