Dark Chocolate Log Roll

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Dust a large sheet of aluminum foil with confectioners' sugar.
2. 2
   Grease a jelly-roll pan with butter, and then line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, mix the boxed cake mix with the oil, 1 cup water and eggs and until well blended.
4. 4
   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
5. 5
   Bake until a fork or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   While the cake is still hot, run a knife along the edges to release it from the pan.
7. 7
   Immediately invert the cake onto the prepared sheet of aluminum foil.
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   Let cool.
9. 9
   Spread the cake with the red raspberry preserves and set aside.
10. 10
    In a small saucepan, scald the heavy whipping cream.
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    Remove from the heat and add the dark chocolate.
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    Stir until all of the chocolate is melted.
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    Let the mixture stand until spreadable.
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    Spread over the cake.
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    Immediately after, begin to roll up the cake starting at the long edge and use the foil to help roll and tighten the cake.
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    Wrap the rolled cake tightly with plastic wrap.
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    Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
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    To serve unwrap and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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    This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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    The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.