Indulge in the rich flavors of this Decadent German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Roll Cake. A moist chocolate cake roll filled with a luscious coconut pecan mixture and topped with a silky chocolate glaze.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:2 hours
Yield:10 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:German-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake Roll:
3/4cup all-purpose flour
1/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/4cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4cup whole milk
For the Filling:
3/4cup evaporated milk
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1/4cup unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Glaze:
1/2cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional for shine)
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan.
Make the Cake Roll: Mix dry ingredients, beat eggs and sugars, add vanilla and milk, fold in dry ingredients, bake, and roll.
Prepare the Filling: Cook evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and yolks until thickened, then add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
Assemble: Unroll cake, spread filling, roll back up, and top with glaze.
Chill and Serve: Chill cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
This roll cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.