PECAN CAKE ROLL

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Meet the Cook: Like my husband, I'm a retired teacher. This dessert is one that always went over big as a snack whenever I'd take it to share in the teachers' lounge! -Shirley Awald, Walkerton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups ground pecans
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings and additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour paper and set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and confectioners' sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, beat whites until soft peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Fold in pecans until well blended (batter will be thin). , Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll cake up in towel, starting with short end. Cool completely on wire rack. , Meanwhile, beat the cream, sugar, cocoa and vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form. Carefully unroll cake. Spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings and confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.