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German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Roll Cake


  • Author: Alioui
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Roll Cake is a delightful dessert that brings rich flavors of chocolate, coconut, and pecans together in a beautiful roll.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
  • Extra pecans and shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan (15×10 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and half of the sugar (1/4 cup), beating until thick and pale. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold these dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture.
  4. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter in three additions. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. After baking, roll the cake while warm using a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Allow to cool.
  7. Unroll the cooled cake, spread with sweetened condensed milk, toasted coconut, and chopped pecans, then roll back up.
  8. Top with chocolate ganache and garnish with more toasted coconut and pecans.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for freshness. If cracks occur when rolling, cover with ganache to conceal.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Protein: 5 g