Fresh Mint Cake Roll (Print Format)
Soft chocolate cake rolled with minty cream and finished with a chocolate glaze. A refreshing mix of flavors.
# Ingredients:
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3/4 cup plain flour.
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1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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1/4 cup of cocoa powder with no added sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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3 large eggs at room temp.
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1 cup sugar (white granules).
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2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
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1 and 1/2 cups cold heavy cream.
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1/2 cup icing sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon of peppermint flavoring.
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Optional: a few drops of green food dye.
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1/2 cup of cream (heavy).
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1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet).
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Extra chocolate chips for topping.
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Fresh mint sprigs for decoration.
# Steps:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cover the pan with parchment paper.
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Combine salt, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
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Beat sugar with the eggs until pale and airy. Then mix in oil and vanilla.
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Gently fold dry mixture into the wet one.
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Spread the batter onto the prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes.
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Take the warm cake, roll it in a towel dusted with cocoa, and allow it to cool.
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Whip the cream with powdered sugar, green coloring, and peppermint until fluffy.
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Unroll the cake, spread the whipped filling evenly, then roll it back up (minus the towel).
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Put the filled roll in the fridge for an hour.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, leave it alone for 5 minutes, then stir till smooth.
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Drizzle the ganache over the chilled cake.
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Top the roll with chocolate chips and mint leaves as a garnish.
# Tips:
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This dessert is classy and ideal for big celebrations.
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Rolling the hot cake stops cracks from forming.