Saturday 3 September 2022

Chocolate Peppermint Cake Roll


4 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup Daisy Sour Cream, divided
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup cold milk
4 tablespoons white chocolate instant pudding mix
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup , plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons light corn syrup

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. 
  • Line the bottom with parchment paper. 
  • Grease the parchment paper. 
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs whites with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. 
  • Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the sugar. 
  • Beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until pale yellow and thick.
  • Gradually beat in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. 
  • Beat in ¼ cup sour cream until blended. 
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt on low speed until blended. 
  • Beat on medium speed until creamy.
  • Pour over the egg whites. 
  • Fold in and stir until well blended. 
  • Spread evenly in the pan.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the center springs back when tapped. 
  • Run a knife around the edges to loosen; let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lay a smooth kitchen towel on the work surface. 
  • Sprinkle generously with the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. 
  • Turn the cake onto the towel. 
  • Remove the paper. 
  • Spray another piece of parchment paper with cooking spray.
  • Lay the sprayed side down over the top of the cake. 
  • Loosely roll the paper-topped cake up in the towel. 
  • Cool on a cooling rack until completely cooled (about 1 hour).
  • In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup sour cream, milk, pudding mix and extract until thick and smooth. 
  • Fold in the whipped topping and ½ cup crushed candy.
  • Carefully unroll the cake and remove the paper. 
  • Spread the filling over the cake. 
  • Roll the cake over the filling without including the towel. 
  • Place on a serving platter, seam side down and refrigerate while preparing the frosting.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl. 
  • In small saucepan, heat the cream until bubbles start to form around the edges. 
  • Pour over the chocolate chips. 
  • Let stand for 3 minutes. 
  • Stir just until the chocolate is melted. 
  • Stir in the corn syrup. 
  • Let stand for 10 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to spread.
  • Cut long strips of waxed paper and tuck under the sides of the cake to protect the serving platter. 
  • Spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake. 
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons candy. 
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the frosting is set enough to cut before serving. 
  • Store loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Recipe: Daisy Brand

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