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Mocha Nut Roll Recipe

I’ve enjoyed this cake several times at a friend’s house and it never ceases to be delightful. The tender, impressive cake is the perfect indulgence for coffee- and chocolate-lovers alike!—Susan Bettinger, Battle Creek, Michigan

This recipe is:

Diabetic Friendly

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Mocha Nut Roll Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

35 10 45

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
MOCHA FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups milk
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar and chocolate curls, optional

Directions

Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well (batter will be very thick).
In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, coffee granules, and salt. Stir in milk and chocolate. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 195 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mocha Nut Roll in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p200