Description
German Chocolate Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that transforms the classic German chocolate cake flavors into an eye-catching rolled confection. With a rich chocolate sponge cake enveloping a creamy coconut-pecan filling, this treat is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence any day of the week. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and irresistible taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar in another bowl until pale and fluffy, about five minutes. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for five minutes before rolling it up with parchment paper inside. Cool completely while rolled.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; stir in coconut flakes and pecans.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll without parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg