Chocolate Cake Roll with Praline Filling
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 10 servings.
This show-stopping cake roll was one of the first “complicated” recipes I ever attempted to prepare. I discovered it was easier to make than I’d thought--and worth every bit of effort! — Joan Carrico, Grand Junction, Colorado
Ingredients
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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3 tablespoons water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FILLING:
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1/4 cup slivered almonds
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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FROSTING:
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.
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2.
In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored.
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3.
Beat in the chocolate, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; fold into chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
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4.
Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes.
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5.
Invert cake 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.
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6.
Meanwhile, in a small heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium heat until almost toasted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is melted and golden brown. Spread on foil to cool. Crush finely. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold in crushed praline pieces.
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7.
Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter.
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8.
For frosting, melt butter and chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Spread over cake roll.
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