CHOCOLATE CAKE ROLL WITH PRALINE FILLING

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. , 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., Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes., 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., 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., Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter., 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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Laveen Hasan
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This cake roll is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.


A K
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This cake roll is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on it.


Jeremy McGregory
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chocolate cake roll I've ever had.


Sheila Comer
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This cake roll is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and special.


Biruk Lebeta
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I love that this cake roll can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain.


Isele Sophia
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This cake roll is so beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect dessert for a party.


Charmaine tanatswa
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I've never made a cake roll before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Loteka Saha
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This cake roll is the perfect way to end a special meal. It's so rich and decadent.


Saroj Chaydhary
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake roll changed my mind. It's so delicious and I can't stop eating it.


sergio villa
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This cake roll is my new go-to dessert. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Atif isran
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I was so impressed with this cake roll. It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautifully.


Mrs Shanta
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This cake roll is so moist and fluffy. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


Bisozid Kumar
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I've made this cake roll several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tum B¬°n
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This cake roll is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.


Robert E Ramer Iv
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I love the praline filling in this cake roll. It's so sweet and nutty.


Brenda King
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This cake roll is so decadent and rich. It's perfect for a special occasion or just to treat yourself.


Al Shahzid Naime
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.


Abdullahi Abbas
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


The dark lord
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This cake roll is a real showstopper! It's so impressive looking and tastes even better than it looks. I love the combination of the chocolate cake and the praline filling.


Lala lateef Khan
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I've tried this recipe and it turned out perfect! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the praline filling is simply divine. I've gotten so many compliments on it.