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Peppermint Ganache Swiss Roll Cake

11/4/22

This easy holiday-inspired dessert will be the talk amongst your guest! This simple Peppermint Ganache Swiss Roll Cake should definitely be a part of your Christmas spread!

A chocolate swiss roll cake, covered in a chocolate peppermint ganache and crushed peppermint candy.

Hey cousins! Happy Holidays! These past few years, I haven’t shared many Christmas recipes. Well, that changes today! This holiday season, I’m going to share a ton of holiday-inspired desserts that your family will love. First up is this simple Peppermint Ganache Swiss Roll Cake!

What is a Swiss Roll Cake?

So you’ve never tried making a Swiss roll cake, and you honestly don’t know what it is, huh? No problem, I’ll school you! A Swiss roll cake is a sponge-like cake that is usually filled with frosting, cream, or even jelly. Swiss roll cakes are also referred as log cakes and jelly roll cakes. These cakes are super popular around the holidays, especially Christmas.

Ingredients you need for this Peppermint Ganache Swiss Roll Cake

  • cocoa powder
  • flour
  • kosher salt
  • baking powder
  • granulated sugar
  • unsalted butter, softened
  • vanilla extract
  • peppermint extract
  • eggs
  • confectioners sugar
  • sweet chocolate chips
  • heavy whipping cream
  • crushed peppermint candy
  • mini chocolate chips
A gorgeous chocolate Swiss roll cake, filled with a creamy peppermint buttercream and covered with a homemade chocolate peppermint ganache and crushed candy canes.

Equipment needed to make this Swiss roll cake

So now that you have the ingredients list, let’s talk about the cooking utensils that you’ll need to whip up this cake. First up is a stand mixer or hand mixer for mixing the ingredients. You will also need measuring cups, measuring spoons, and of course, several mixing bowls. A spatula will be needed for frosting the cake as well.

A chocolate peppermint Swiss rolls cake with two slices cut from the end, laying flat on a gray serving tray. The Swiss roll is filled with buttercream and topped with a chocolate ganache and crushed peppermint candy pieces.

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Chocolate peppermint Swiss roll with peppermint buttercream, chocolate peppermint ganache, and crushed peppermint candies.
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Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Swiss Roll

Nothing says Christmas list chocolate and peppermint! Get the best of both worlds with this decadent chocolate peppermint Swiss roll cake. Made with peppermint buttercream, a chocolate peppermint ganache, and topped with crushed peppermint candies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cake, chocolate, Christmas dessert, Christmas recipe, dessert recipe, peppermint, swiss roll
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 8 large eggs

Peppermint Buttercream Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp peppermint extract

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Cup crushed peppermint candy
  • 1 Cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 15×12 cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt. Set the side
  • Cream the butter and sugar together using a handheld or stand mixer.
  • Start adding in 1 egg at a time until well incorporated.
  • Next, add in 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp peppermint extract.
  • Gradually start adding in dry ingredients, and mix until well combined, but do not over mix.
  • Pour the cake batter onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is done to the touch.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • While the cake is still warm, roll the cake into a log inside the parchment paper.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely while rolled up.
  • Now it’s time to make the peppermint buttercream!
  • Combine the ingredients for the vanilla buttercream, and mix until creamy.
  • Unroll the cake, and spread the peppermint buttercream onto the cake.
  • Roll the cake backup and place into the fridge while you make the Ganache.

Chocolate ganache directions

  • Using a small pot, heat up the heavy whipping cream until it comes to a low boil.
  • Place the chocolate chips into medium sized glass mixing bowl.
  • Once the heavy whipping cream is heated, pour over the chocolate chips.
  • Allow to sit for 1 minute before mixing. Then mix until it's nice, and creamy.
  • Remove rolled from fridge and place onto a wire rack
  • Pour the ganache over the cake
  • Sprinkle some of the crushed peppermint candy and mini chocolate chips all over
  • Allow the ganache to set before cutting in to the cake.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Other desserts to try!

  • Southern Sock It To Me Cake
  • How to make German Chocolate Cake
  • Sweet Potato Pie Fudge
  • Mint Chocolate Christmas Cookies
  • Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    December 1, 2022 at 9:23 am

    Do you have a video showing how to roll it up? I’m really excited to try this!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 1, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Karen. Unfortunately I don’t have a video tutorial for this one at this time.

      Reply

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