Amish Texas Chocolate Roll Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Amish Texas Chocolate Roll Cake, a recipe passed down from Edna Miller of Holmes County, Ohio! This moist and delicious chocolate cake is surprisingly easy to make and incredibly versatile. Fill it with your favorite fruit, whipped cream, or even German chocolate frosting for a truly unforgettable dessert. Easily adaptable to a classic yellow cake roll by simply omitting the cocoa and adding vanilla extract. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 209.6 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Texas Chocolate Roll Cake

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • Powdered sugar
  • Desired filling

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How to Make Amish Texas Chocolate Roll Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan (approximately 15x10 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large egg yolks, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons hot water until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 6 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. Gently invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  8. Starting from the short end, carefully roll the cake up in the towel. Let cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread your desired filling evenly over the surface, and roll it back up.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g

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