German Chocolate Cake Roll (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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¾ cup all-purpose flour (90 g)
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¼ cup cocoa powder (25 g)
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp milk
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1 cup evaporated milk (240 ml)
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¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
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3 large egg yolks
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½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), cubed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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¾ cup chopped pecans
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120 g (4 oz) semisweet chocolate, chopped
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½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
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Extra shredded coconut (for garnish)
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Whole or halved pecans (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick, pale, and tripled in volume (about 5 minutes).
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Fold in vanilla extract and milk, then sift in the dry ingredients gently.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until springy to the touch.
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Turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar while warm. Peel off parchment paper and roll the cake up gently with the towel (short end to short end). Let cool completely in the rolled shape.
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In a saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Cool until spreadable.
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Unroll the cooled cake. Spread the coconut-pecan filling evenly. Roll the cake back up tightly and place seam-side down on a platter.
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Heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour it over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter for shine if desired.
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Pour the ganache over the cake roll. Garnish with extra shredded coconut and whole or halved pecans as desired.