Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
- Powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 2 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Optional: extra shredded coconut, chopped pecans, or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment and lightly grease it.
- Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale and thick (3–5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until combined. Stir in milk if using.
- Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 9–12 minutes until it springs back when touched.
- Dust the hot cake with powdered sugar or cocoa. Invert onto a towel or parchment, peel off paper, and roll from the short side. Let cool fully while rolled.
- Make filling: Heat evaporated milk, sugar, yolks, and butter in saucepan over medium, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Cool completely.
- Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll without towel.
- Make ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly and spread over cake roll.
- Garnish as desired and chill until ganache sets (about 30 minutes). Slice with serrated knife, wiping between cuts.
Notes
- Roll the sponge while warm to prevent cracking.
- Make filling a day ahead for convenience.
- Use semisweet or dark chocolate for best ganache texture.
- Substitute nuts or coconut if needed; the roll still works without them.
- Store wrapped in fridge or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
