"German Chocolate Cake Roll is chocolate Genoise cake brushed with coffee simple syrup and filled with a creamy, coconut pecan frosting. Top it with dark chocolate ganache, more coconut, and toasted pecans for a German chocolate cake you'll never forget...."
INGREDIENTS
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1.5 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus 1 tablespoon more for preparing the cake pan
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1.6 ounces (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) sifted all purpose flour
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1.2 ounces (3/8 cup) unsifted cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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4 large eggs, room temperature*
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4.3 ounces (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
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1/8 teaspoon sea salt
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3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut*
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1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
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1 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 large egg yolks
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1 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1-2 teaspoons instant espresso powder*
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3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
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3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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Sweetened shredded coconut and toasted pecans, for garnish