CHOCOLATE MINT CAKE ROLL

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Folks will "ooh" and "aah" when you set this fancy dessert on the table! It looks like an old-time yule log, has a minty whipped cream filling, and is slathered in fudgy frosting topped with chocolate curls. An awesome finale!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well. In another large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter., Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, extract and food coloring until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Unroll cake; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and extracts. Frost cake roll. Refrigerate until serving. Decorate with chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Sultan hamza
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This cake roll is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the mint flavor is a nice touch.


Luki Da Best
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I'm not a fan of chocolate mint, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed it! The mint flavor was subtle and it really complemented the chocolate.


Maya Tohamy
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This cake roll was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Shajeel Ali
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This cake roll is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Stephen Graham
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I'm allergic to mint. Do you think I could substitute another flavor?


Sanjoy Halder
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This cake roll looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


lazhan azad
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a jelly roll pan. Do you think I could use a different pan?


Mukhtar ali Mukhtar ali
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This cake roll is a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


La tif
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I made this cake roll for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit. All the kids loved it.


vilma fonseka
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This cake roll is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always looks impressive.


Rob Burke Jones
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The mint flavor was subtle and it really complemented the chocolate. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely


KARIM ELATHMANI
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This cake roll was a disaster! The cake cracked when I rolled it up and the filling was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Gilbert
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would use a different cake base.


Asadkhan Tanha
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Gallo Decor
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I've made this cake roll many times and it's always a hit! The chocolate and mint flavors are a perfect combination.


Awaisali jan
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Segawa Farouk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. The mint filling was a great addition. It gave the cake a refreshing taste.


Winnie Wawira
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This chocolate mint cake roll was divine! The mint flavor was subtle, but it really complemented the chocolate. The cake itself was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.