MOCHA NUT ROLL

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I've enjoyed this dessert several times at a friend's house, and it never ceases to be delightful. The tender, impressive cake is the ultimate indulgence for anyone who loves coffee or chocolate!-Susan Bettinger, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
MOCHA FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar and chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well (batter will be very thick). Stir in walnuts., 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° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10-15 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert 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 saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, coffee granules, and salt. Stir in milk and chocolate. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. , 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. If desired, just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and garnish with chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges