Description
This Decadent German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Roll Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring a soft cocoa sponge cake rolled with luscious coconut pecan frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any special treat, this chocolate roll cake is moist, sweet, and packed with nutty, caramel-like flavor. A must-try for German chocolate cake lovers and holiday dessert fans alike.
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for towel)
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture.
3. Pour batter into a parchment-lined jelly roll pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until cake springs back.
4. While hot, invert onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove parchment, then roll the cake gently in the towel and let cool completely.
5. In a saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let frosting cool.
7. Unroll the cooled cake. Spread frosting evenly, then re-roll the cake gently. Spread remaining frosting over the top.
8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
This roll cake is easier to slice when chilled.
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a smooth flavor or natural for more depth.
Make the frosting ahead to let the flavors meld perfectly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg