9 Tbsp buttermilk (or milk with 2 tsp of 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
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE: Pre-heat oven to 350˚F. Grease & flour a jelly roll pan. I like to grease & flour the edges & place a piece of parchment on the bottom. Prepare a kitchen towel to roll the cake in, by heavily dusting it with powdered sugar.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, with the whisk attachment, beat eggs, sugar & salt until frothy & pale. Add the oil & buttermilk until combined.
In a separate bowl sift the flour, cocoa, & baking powder, twice. Add to wet ingredients & mix until just incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched; alternately check doneness with a toothpick, that when inserted in the center, comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 2 minutes. Then flip it out onto the powdered sugar dusted towel, remove the parchment (if you used some), & then roll it up in the towel while it's still hot. Allow to cool completely.
PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM: Combine all ingredients & beat until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Set aside until ready to use.
CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Heat chocolate chips, heavy cream & vanilla in a bowl in the microwave until melted & smooth when stirred, about 30-45 seconds. Don't let it burn though! Add powdered sugar. Stir. Add warm water until desired pouring consistency (I like to keep mine semi-thick still.) Set aside until ready to use.
Unroll the cooled cake. Spread Peppermint Buttercream on the inside of the cake, leaving a light coat where the end of the roll will be.
Tightly roll cake into a spiral. The tighter you can get it, the better it will look. Place filled cake roll onto a wire cooling rack that has been placed inside of a baking sheet. Pour Chocolate Glaze over the top of the cake. I start on one end, & let it gather up & naturally drip over the edges as I slowly work my way towards the other end. Sprinkle extra peppermint chips on top while the glaze is still wet.
Allow the chocolate to set before slicing & serving. You can store this at room temperature or in the fridge, whichever is your preference.
Recipe by Love Grows Wild at https://lovegrowswild.com/2013/12/dark-chocolate-peppermint-roll/