German Chocolate Cake Roll

German Chocolate Cake Roll was pinched from <a href="http://flavorthemoments.com/german-chocolate-cake-roll/" target="_blank">flavorthemoments.com.</a>

"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
1.5 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus 1 tablespoon more for preparing the cake pan
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1.6 ounces (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) sifted all purpose flour
1.2 ounces (3/8 cup) unsifted cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
4 large eggs, room temperature*
4.3 ounces (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut*
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1-2 teaspoons instant espresso powder*
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
3/4 cup heavy cream
Sweetened shredded coconut and toasted pecans, for garnish
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