Description
Picture this: a busy afternoon, the kids are bustling around, and dinner is almost ready. As a passionate home cook, I often crave a little something sweet to brighten the day. That’s where the Fresh Mint Chocolate Roll comes in! This delightful dessert marries the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate with the refreshing zing of mint. It’s not just a treat; it’s a moment of joy amidst the chaos. Quick to make and oh-so-satisfying, this recipe is perfect for busy moms and professionals looking to indulge without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add oil and vanilla.
- Fold in dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Spread batter in pan, bake for 12 minutes.
- Roll the hot cake in a cocoa-dusted towel and cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll without the towel.
- Chill the filled cake for 1 hour.
- Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over chilled cake.
- Garnish cake with extra chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Ensure that the eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your taste.
- Using a cocoa-dusted towel prevents the cake from sticking.
- Chill the cake for an hour to set the filling properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg