Description
A luscious chocolate sponge cake swirled with a light, minty whipped cream filling. This roll is refreshing, rich, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together for about 5 minutes until thick and pale.
- Fold in the dry mixture along with vegetable oil and vanilla extract, stirring gently to keep the mixture airy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Turn the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment and roll it up from the short side using the towel. Let it cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and chopped mint leaves until soft peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the mint cream filling evenly, and re-roll it (without the towel). Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Trim the ends for a clean look and top with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make this a day ahead and refrigerate it tightly wrapped. You can substitute peppermint extract for fresh mint if needed. Avoid overbaking the sponge to keep it flexible and moist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate roll, mint dessert, swiss roll, chocolate sponge cake