HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CAKE ROLL

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Don't be intimidated to prepare this dramatic dessert from our Test Kitchen! It's actually quite easy to make. Plus, it can be assembled the day before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well. , 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 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with baking cocoa. 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., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Fold in hazelnuts and chocolate. 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. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Mpilonhle Ndebele
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This cake roll is a showstopper! It's so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


MR MAK
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I'm not a fan of hazelnut, but I still enjoyed this cake roll. The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, and the filling is rich and decadent.


Mujeeb Muji
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This cake roll is so moist and flavorful. The hazelnut chocolate filling is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Yaanyuurka Yaanyuurta
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The cake roll was a bit too dense for my liking.


Destiny I Tek
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I've been making this cake roll for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Rodney Dennis
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This cake roll is absolutely stunning! It was the perfect dessert for my daughter's birthday party. Everyone loved it!


JEROME HARVEY
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The cake roll was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


TRXPSTAR_
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake roll was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and was a huge hit with my family.


Luana Haupt
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so rich and decadent, and the hazelnut chocolate filling is heavenly.


Reinhardt Merwe
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The cake roll was a little dry, but the filling was delicious.


Ousman Ceesay
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I've made this cake roll several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


ZeeshanAhmad
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This cake roll was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and moist, and the chocolate hazelnut filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.