Mint Chocolate Roll Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour.
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
05 - 3 large eggs, room temperature.
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled.
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
12 - Green food coloring (optional).
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream.
14 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
15 - Extra chocolate chips.
16 - Fresh mint leaves.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Line jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add oil and vanilla.
05 - Fold in dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
06 - Spread batter in pan, bake for 12 minutes.
07 - Roll the hot cake in a cocoa-dusted towel and cool completely.
08 - Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
09 - Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll without the towel.
10 - Chill the filled cake for 1 hour.
11 - Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
12 - Pour ganache over chilled cake.
13 - Garnish cake with extra chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves.

# Notes:

01 - An elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
02 - The key is rolling the cake while hot to prevent cracking.

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