Chocolate Cake Roll With Praline Filling
- 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
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 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
- 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 375u0b0 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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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-cake-roll-with-praline-filling/ (may not work)