French Silk Cake Roll

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It takes a little time but this method is totally worth it! Creamy chocolatey perfection!
Whipped Cream Homemade vs. StoreBought
I absolutely adore a bite of Cool Whip every now and then. But I have to tell you homemade whipped cream is really the best way to go for this recipe! Making whipped topping from scratch is easy peasy! I love how wonderfully pure and smooth it is. To make the whipped topping add 1 cup heavy whipping cream to your stand mixer or use a handheld mixer and a large bowl. Heavy whipping cream can splatter quite a bit! Mix on high for a few minutes or until soft peaks occur. Add in 14 cup confectioners sugar and mix for another minute or until there are firm peaks.
How to Make the Chocolate Shavings
To get chocolate shavings heat a chocolate bar I like dark chocolate you can use whatever you would like in the microwave for up to 30 seconds and then use a potato peeler to get little chocolate curls. I find that no matter what I do I dont get perfect curls trust me I WILL get there someday! so the curls on this cake are storebought.
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French Silk Cake Roll
PREP TIME20MINUTES MINS
COOK TIME12MINUTES MINS
COOL5HOURS HRS
TOTAL TIME5HOURS HRS 32MINUTES MINS
Filled with a creamy French silk filling this French Silk Cake Roll has all the flavor of a French Silk Pie rolled up in a chocolate cake!
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Ingredients
CHOCOLATE CAKE
12 cup 63g allpurpose flour14 cup 29 5g unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder12 teaspoon salt4 large eggs room temperature12 cup 100g granulated sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon coffee cooled
FRENCH SILK FILLING
2 2 ounces dark chocolate melted and cooled12 cup 1 stick or 113g butter room temperature34 cup 150g granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons cocoa powder2 large eggs room temperature
WHIPPED TOPPING
1 cup 238g heavy whipping cream14 cup 31g confectioners sugar
Instructions
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Line a 15x10inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Leave extra parchment paper hanging over the 15inch sides for easy removal of the cake. You can also spray the parchment paper with a nonstick spray but it is not necessary.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour cocoa powder baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar for