When I was young, I'd call this zebra cake. Eventually, it just came to be known as Dad's birthday cake. For the longest time, I couldn't figure out how Dad got those stripes to show up when he cut cake. They best piece is an end because you get all the extra heavy whipping cream. If you don't want to take the time to whip the cream you can just use a can of whipped cream.
My wife put this one together.
CHOCOLATE REFRIGERATOR ROLL
1/2 pt whipping cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
20 Nabisco chocolate wafers
Maraschino cherries
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff. Spread wafers with part of cream and put together in stacks of 4 or 5.
Chill 15 minutes. Stand stacks on edge on plate to make one long roll. Frost outside with remaining cream and garnish with cherries.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
To serve slice diagonally. Roll may also be frozen and served.
I recommend freezing this before you cut it. It will hold together better when you slice it.
There is simply no cutting corners on this one. The combination of the Famous chocolate wafers, the hand-whipped cream, and the cherries is worth the extra trip to the gym after eating.
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