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Mint Chip Cake Roll

A light chocolate sponge rolled with mint‑flavored whipped cream, speckled with mini chocolate chips and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp brewed coffee (or water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 cup all‑purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar for dusting the towel
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 6 drops green food coloring
  • 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips for garnish
  • 2 cup milk chocolate chips (for ganache)
  • 1.25 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 10x15‑inch jelly‑roll pan with foil and lightly coat with non‑stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for 3 minutes until thick, pale, and frothy.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to the eggs and continue beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift together cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and flour. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until no streaks remain.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan (it should be a thin layer). Bake for 10‑12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
  6. While the cake bakes, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
  7. When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the sugared towel, peel off the foil, and roll the cake up gently with the towel. Let it cool completely rolled, at least 1 hour.
  8. For the mint filling, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer. When it starts to thicken, add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the mint‑flavored whipped cream evenly, leaving a 1‑inch border at each end. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the filling and re‑roll the cake tightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  10. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the milk chocolate chips. Let sit 30 seconds, then whisk until smooth.
  11. Place the chilled cake roll on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. Pour the ganache over the cake, allowing it to coat the sides and ends. Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips for garnish.
  12. Chill the finished roll for another 30 minutes before slicing. Serve chilled and store leftovers loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute a portion of the milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate. The ganache can be made ahead and kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours.