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German Chocolate Cake Roll

Indulgent German Chocolate Cake Roll That'll Wow Everyone

This German Chocolate Cake Roll combines nostalgia and indulgence, offering a delightful chocolate dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs provides moisture and binds ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cake
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds aroma
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil adds moisture
For the Filling
  • 1 cup evaporated milk adds creaminess
  • ¾ cup brown sugar adds flavor depth
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter enriches flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ties flavors together
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes adds texture
  • ½ cup chopped pecans adds crunch
For Presentation
  • powdered sugar or melted chocolate for topping

Equipment

  • 15x10-inch jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light, fluffy, and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil into the egg and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring no lumps while maintaining airiness.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for approximately 12 minutes until the cake springs back lightly when touched.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
  9. In a saucepan over low heat, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, stirring for 5-7 minutes.
  10. Stir in the coconut flakes and chopped pecans into the filling mixture until blended.
  11. Spread the filling over the unrolled cake and roll it back up tightly, starting from one end.
  12. Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To achieve a light and fluffy cake roll, ensure to whip the eggs and sugar until pale and airy. Dust the kitchen towel with powdered sugar to avoid sticking.

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