Description
A rich and indulgent German Chocolate Roll Cake filled with coconut and pecans, decorated with chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate
- Whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and carefully roll it up. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the mixture thickens (about 12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add the coconut and chopped pecans. Let it cool.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over it.
- Re-roll the cake gently without the towel and place it seam side down on a serving platter.
- Decorate the Cake:
- Drizzle chocolate ganache or melted chocolate over the top.
- Sprinkle additional coconut and chopped pecans on top.
- Garnish with whole pecans.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the filling to avoid melting it.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the cake for cleaner cuts.
- You can toast the coconut and pecans for additional flavor.
- Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap if making in advance to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg