Description
An easy and impressive German Chocolate Cake Roll filled with a rich coconut and pecan filling, perfect for parties or quiet treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for filling)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for filling)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, greasing the parchment as well.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by combining coconut, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Spread the coconut-pecan filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one end, roll the cake tightly with the towel, using it to help shape the roll. Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the frosting, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the cake roll from the refrigerator, unwrap it, and spread the whipped cream frosting over the top.
- Slice into pieces and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing. Avoid overmixing after adding flour. Dust the towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German