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German Chocolate Cake Roll

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Chocolate roll with coconut-pecan filling, topped with ganache—rich, decadent, and perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 90 g all-purpose flour
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 240 ml evaporated milk
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 115 g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.75 cup chopped pecans
  • 120 g semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional
  • Extra shredded coconut, for garnish
  • Whole or halved pecans, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 25 x 38 cm jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until thick, pale, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in vanilla and milk, then sift in dry mixture and fold until just incorporated.
  5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cake springs back when touched.
  6. Turn warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll cake from short end, keeping towel inside. Let cool completely rolled.
  7. In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool until spreadable.
  8. Unroll cooled cake and spread evenly with coconut-pecan filling. Reroll tightly and place seam-side down on serving platter.
  9. Heat heavy cream until just simmering; pour over chopped chocolate. Wait 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Mix in butter for extra shine if desired.
  10. Pour ganache over rolled cake. Garnish with shredded coconut and whole or halved pecans before serving.

Notes

Roll cake while warm in a towel to prevent cracking and ensure a smooth final texture.

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