Description
A delicious twist on the classic German chocolate cake, this roll features a soft chocolate sponge, gooey coconut-pecan filling, and a glossy chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Extra pecans & shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and grease it.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.
- While warm, turn cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Peel off parchment and roll cake with the towel from short end to short end. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll back up without the towel and place seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cake roll. Garnish with pecans and coconut.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before unrolling to prevent cracking.
- Use a serrated knife for slicing to achieve clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg