Description
This delightful roll cake features a rich dark chocolate sponge filled with peppermint-flavored buttercream and finished with a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, it’s a show-stopping dessert that combines classic flavors with a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dark Chocolate Cake:
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp canola oil
- 9 Tbsp buttermilk (or milk with 2 tsp lemon juice; let sit 10 minutes before using)
- 1 cup flour
- 8 Tbsp dark cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Peppermint Buttercream:
- 12 Tbsp butter, unsalted
- 5 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, plus extra to sprinkle on top
- ¼ tsp salt
- Chocolate Glaze:
- ⅔ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1–2 Tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dark Chocolate Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add oil, buttermilk, and salt. Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and fold into the wet ingredients. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes. - Make the Peppermint Buttercream:
Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream. Stir in vanilla, salt, and peppermint chips. - Assemble the Roll:
Once the cake cools, spread buttercream evenly over the top, then roll tightly. Let chill. - Prepare the Chocolate Glaze:
Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream. Stir in vanilla, powdered sugar, and water until smooth. Pour over the rolled cake. - Serve and Garnish:
Sprinkle extra peppermint chips on top. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure the cake is rolled while slightly warm to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Roll