Fresh Mint Chocolate Roll

Name: Mint Chocolate Roll Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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.; Fresh mint leaves.

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This elegant dessert features a soft chocolate cake rolled with mint-flavored whipped cream and draped in chocolate ganache. The perfect balance of rich chocolate and cool mint makes it irresistible.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:14 GMT

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You're going to love this Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Roll that combines rich chocolate with cool mint flavor. It's my go-to showstopper dessert with its stunning green filling and glossy chocolate topping. The swirls look fancy but I'll show you how simple it is to create this refreshing treat.

Fresh and Fabulous

The magic happens when chocolate sponge cake wraps around creamy mint filling. I love how the flavors balance each other perfectly not too sweet just right. This unique dessert always gets attention at parties and tastes even better than it looks.

What You'll Need

For the Cake:
- Flour cocoa powder baking powder salt
- Fresh room temp eggs
- Sugar oil and vanilla
For the Filling:
- Cold heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Peppermint extract
- Green coloring if you like
For the Top:
- Cream and chocolate chips for ganache
- Extra chips and mint leaves to decorate

Let's Roll Together

Start with Cake:: Heat oven to 350°F prepare pan mix wet and dry ingredients carefully fold together.
Roll While Hot:: Once baked roll in cocoa-dusted towel let cool completely.
Make the Filling:: Whip cream with sugar mint extract and color until perfect peaks form.
Fill and Roll:: Unroll cake spread filling re-roll without towel chill an hour.
Make it Shine:: Pour warm ganache over top add chips and mint leaves.
Final Touch:: Let ganache set in fridge before serving.

My Best Tips

Warm Eggs Work: Room temp eggs make fluffier cake.
Quick Roll: Don't wait roll it hot to prevent cracks.
Cold Cream: Chilled cream whips up best.
Color Right: Gel coloring gives the prettiest green.

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Keep It Fresh

Store Smart: Keeps 3 days in fridge sealed tight.
Freeze Option: Wraps well freezes a month.
Serve Special: Perfect with hot cocoa add crushed candy canes for holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I prevent my cake from cracking?: Roll while still hot using cocoa-dusted towel. Don't overbake, and unroll gently when cool.
→ Is the green food coloring necessary?: It's optional and purely for looks. The mint flavor will be the same without it.
→ Why did my whipped cream become runny?: Use well-chilled cream and bowl. Don't overwhip, and keep cake refrigerated until serving.
→ Can I make this ahead?: Yes, make up to 2 days ahead. Add ganache just before serving for best appearance.
→ How strong is the mint flavor?: Start with less peppermint extract and adjust to taste. It's easier to add more than to fix too much.