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The first one I made I grated the zucchini and put it into a strainer to let excess moisture drain out. It only cracked a little when rolling and all I did was slice on the crack and nobody knew! Now the one I made today I didn't drain any of the zucchini and it cracked even more. But I was still able to roll it up and once again, I will slice on the cracks. I am thinking the moisture is a factor so I will definitely drain from now on. I also baked for 15 minutes anything sooner left it \"sticky\". I love the filling but I was thinking of trying it with Strawberry cream cheese for a different variation. I also thought of Marshmallow, Cherry nut, or Gob fillings too! 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Will make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScooter"},"reviewBody":"DELICIOUS!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I have made the chocolate zucchini cake and it is awesome and just when I thought it couldn't get any better here's this recipe! So easy and so very delicious!!! I peel and grate my extra zucchinis from my garden and put in freezer bags and freeze. Then, during the cold winter months I thaw it out for baking. If you do this, make sure you put the freezer bags in a bowl and defrost in the refrigerator as they will leek water. I drain the zucchini before I measure it for my recipe. This works very well. I make cookies, cupcakes and cakes this way! Helps heat the house on frosty mornings and delivers a delicious treat for the family and friends! Nice!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I have a gransdon who is 11 and a VERY PICKY EATER. I gave him a small bite of the dessert and he said he liked it! Now you're talking about a kid who will not eat anything green (unless it's jello), and not a big eater of chocolate either. This is a fantastic dessert. No way can you tell there is zucchini in this. I used 2 cups and squeezed the moisture out of the first cup only. I had to make a few changes because I am allergic to eggs. Used the equivalent of 2 eggs from \"Egg Replacer\" and also sprinkled some plain gelatin over cold water to let it set up (3 minutes). I had never made a jelly roll cake before and was very pleased with the outcome. My husband really liked it and of course, so did I. Will be making this again for ourselves and our 4 kids and their families.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCloud"},"reviewBody":"I have made a lot of roll cakes but this one did not work for me. I made it just like the recipe called for, letting it cool 5 minutes before rolling it up as directed. When it had cooled completely and I unrolled it, it fell all apart and was more like a fudgy brownie. Not sure what went wrong, the cake its self was very good. Not a complete loss, going to make cake balls out of it, but definately not going to serve it to my bunco group tomorrow.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLamp"},"reviewBody":"I made this when I was expecting company. My husband and I ate it before the company got here so I had to make another one to serve to them. It is really good and not very difficult to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenClover"},"reviewBody":"I have made roll cakes before w\/o a problem, but this one cracked when I unrolled from the towel. I still filled & re-rolled, but it was impossible to cut w\/o falling apart :( After reading all of the other great reviews, I'm wondering if my zucchini had too much moisture. 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I think this is the best zucchini recipe I have found!! The first one I made I grated the zucchini and put it into a strainer to let excess moisture drain out. It only cracked a little when rolling and all I did was slice on the crack and nobody knew! Now the one I made today I didn't drain any of the zucchini and it cracked even more. But I was still able to roll it up and once again, I will slice on the cracks. I am thinking the moisture is a factor so I will definitely drain from now on. I also baked for 15 minutes anything sooner left it "sticky". I love the filling but I was thinking of trying it with Strawberry cream cheese for a different variation. I also thought of Marshmallow, Cherry nut, or Gob fillings too! This is definitely a keeper going to make them and freeze them for the holidays!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2014 21:07","GUID":"B894ABEF5D0FAD7F8CD4ECA0533F3EEC","MemberId":193345,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Teia","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2014 21:07"},{"Comment":"
Rolling it didn't work for me either so I made it into a torte. Tastes the same although it doesn't look as pretty since there is not enough to frosten the sides.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"08\/30\/2013 10:38","GUID":"7f3ec1b652774ff59f8ffad043520dd3","MemberId":4541251,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"eig","SubmittedDate":"08\/30\/2013 10:38"},{"Comment":"
I have made roll cakes before w\/o a problem, but this one cracked when I unrolled from the towel. I still filled & re-rolled, but it was impossible to cut w\/o falling apart :( After reading all of the other great reviews, I'm wondering if my zucchini had too much moisture. Not really sure, but very frustrating...Thought this was going to be a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/14\/2013 17:39","GUID":"9544D1448704428796ED187E8558185F","MemberId":5383928,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"myeguy","SubmittedDate":"08\/14\/2013 17:39"},{"Comment":"
I made this when I was expecting company. My husband and I ate it before the company got here so I had to make another one to serve to them. It is really good and not very difficult to make.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/08\/2013 09:44","GUID":"548F6975E5157E8FD04C03B0EAC91475","MemberId":24010,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jbug","SubmittedDate":"03\/08\/2013 09:44"},{"Comment":"
I have made a lot of roll cakes but this one did not work for me. I made it just like the recipe called for, letting it cool 5 minutes before rolling it up as directed. When it had cooled completely and I unrolled it, it fell all apart and was more like a fudgy brownie. Not sure what went wrong, the cake its self was very good. Not a complete loss, going to make cake balls out of it, but definately not going to serve it to my bunco group tomorrow.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/20\/2011 23:29","GUID":"D4A4CB6C05ABE8FE3F6AE4749DF02BCE","MemberId":191293,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"prettybluiz","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2011 23:29"},{"Comment":"
I have a gransdon who is 11 and a VERY PICKY EATER. I gave him a small bite of the dessert and he said he liked it! Now you're talking about a kid who will not eat anything green (unless it's jello), and not a big eater of chocolate either. This is a fantastic dessert. No way can you tell there is zucchini in this. I used 2 cups and squeezed the moisture out of the first cup only. I had to make a few changes because I am allergic to eggs. Used the equivalent of 2 eggs from "Egg Replacer" and also sprinkled some plain gelatin over cold water to let it set up (3 minutes). I had never made a jelly roll cake before and was very pleased with the outcome. My husband really liked it and of course, so did I. Will be making this again for ourselves and our 4 kids and their families.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2011 14:41","GUID":"829AF5DC2E1B401F92D10A3F9FCBB111","MemberId":1314238,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ManDa2","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2011 14:41"},{"Comment":"
I have made the chocolate zucchini cake and it is awesome and just when I thought it couldn't get any better here's this recipe! So easy and so very delicious!!! I peel and grate my extra zucchinis from my garden and put in freezer bags and freeze. Then, during the cold winter months I thaw it out for baking. If you do this, make sure you put the freezer bags in a bowl and defrost in the refrigerator as they will leek water. I drain the zucchini before I measure it for my recipe. This works very well. I make cookies, cupcakes and cakes this way! Helps heat the house on frosty mornings and delivers a delicious treat for the family and friends! Nice!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2010 11:15","GUID":"fa2e1a5286e645d5b062968ce3ecd611","MemberId":1912145,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"1fixitchick","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2010 11:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"09\/10\/2009 01:21","GUID":"cf46fc44e6c143e08d9bea1076ba1e24","MemberId":1559808,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"donmelody","SubmittedDate":"09\/10\/2009 01:21"},{"Comment":"
DELICIOUS!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/13\/2010 18:54","GUID":"67aca7faccc64946862dc66b265c24a1","MemberId":2596526,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kelly46563","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2009 16:27"},{"Comment":"
Oh my this cake is awesome! A super way to use up your garden zucchini. This recipe is easy too! No one in my house knew it had zucchini in it. Moist Moist<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"147e00c56187496eb0aaf45083581b13","MemberId":4228023,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lightedway","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2009 09:31"},{"Comment":"
This was really good. My family loved it. I was not sure about the zucchini and chocolate together but you don't even taste zucchni. Will make again.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/03\/2009 14:30","GUID":"7f5ceec23878453da86807150480cc0f","MemberId":4302960,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shunyshine","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2009 14:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2008 16:01","GUID":"f8a3f09fc3464984b8136039f5070d9b","MemberId":1811632,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Monarchsmomma","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2008 16:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2007 11:58","GUID":"7d558dd6dc4e430db1a6a1f05cdaddb6","MemberId":1458358,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"SusanCJones","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2007 11:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"09\/12\/2006 18:51","GUID":"8768bcec89f845f9af616ec4ef4535cf","MemberId":1391787,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cookielady942","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2006 18:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2006 14:54","GUID":"7d3a047231144d7db68aff5444e5a849","MemberId":1176814,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"musketkitts","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2006 14:54"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43630,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311398,"name":"Birthday Cakes","slug":"birthday-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311333,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We're bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you'll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.","parent":311389,"count":672,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Zucchini Roll"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n