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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add oil and vanilla.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for about 12 minutes.
- Once baked, roll the hot cake in a towel to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form; spread on cooled cake.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel and chill for at least one hour before topping with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 38g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to taste preferences. For added flair, top the finished cake with crushed candy canes or extra chocolate shavings.