Mocha Chocolate Ice Cream Rollup Cake
For the cake:
1 1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 C. (3 sticks) butter
3 T. brewed coffee
2 t. vanilla extract
10 eggs, separated
1/4 C. + 3 T. sugar
For the ice cream filling:
2 quarts vanilla ice cream
3 T. coffee extract
1 C. chocolate chips
For garnish:
Hot fudge sauce
Chocolate espresso beans
Confectioner's sugar
To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350�F. Line two 16 x 11-inch sheet
pans with parchment paper. In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and
the butter together, either over a double boiler or in a microwave.
Add the brewed coffee and vanilla extract. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of sugar
until very light. Fold the whipped egg yolks into the chocolate
mixture.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and the sugar
to a soft meringue. Fold the chocolate and egg yolk mixture into the
whipped egg whites. Scrape and spread the batter onto the prepared
sheet pans. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cake is dry on
top but still soft inside.
Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature until it starts to
soften. Blend in the coffee extract and chocolate chips. To
assemble, spread the ice cream mixture evenly on top of each cake.
Roll the cake lengthwise, jellyroll style, until it forms a tight,
firm roll. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
To serve, remove plastic wrap and cut into portions. Place cake onto
individual dessert plates. Top with hot fudge sauce, then decorate
the plate with espresso beans and confectioners' sugar.
Serves 12. |