Creamy Chocolate Cake Roll

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Prepare the cake according to package directions, adding the 3 tablespoons of cocoa to the mixture.

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   Coat a 15 X 10 inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray.

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   Line the bottom of the pan with wax paper or parchment.

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   Pour batter into the pan.

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   Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the middle.

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   Cool cake for 5 minutes in pan.

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   Loosen cake from sides of pan and turn out onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar.

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   Carefully peel off the wax paper.

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    Let cool another minute.

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    Starting at the narrow end, roll up the cake and towel together.

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    Place seam side down on a wire rack and cool completely; about 15 - 20 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, prepare the filling.

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    Place chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave at 50% power for about 2-3 minutes.

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    Stir halfway and continue microwaving and stirring until all melted.

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    Set aside.

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    Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and cream until smooth.

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    Gradually add the melted chocolate and 1 cup confectioners sugar.

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    Beat mixture well until smooth.

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    It will be very thick.

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    Add the whipped cream and fold into the mixture.

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    Carefully unroll the cake.

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    Spread the filling over the cake leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.

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    Re-roll the cake without the towel.

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    Place seam side down on a platter.

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    Remove the edges of the cake roll as they are sort of crispy.

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    Cover the cake roll with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

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    To serve, unwrap cake roll, garnish with a sprinkle of dark cocoa or chocolate curls.

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    Cut into 10 pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.