Name: Pecan Cake Roll
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
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 -

Ingredients for - Pecan Cake Roll

1. 4 large eggs, separated

2. 1 cup confectioners' sugar

3. 2 cups ground pecans

4. 1 cup heavy whipping cream

5. 3 tablespoons sugar

6. 2 teaspoons baking cocoa

7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

8. Chocolate shavings and additional confectioners' sugar, optional

How to cook deliciously - Pecan Cake Roll

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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).

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.