2/3 c Self raising flour 1/4 ts Bicarbonate of soda 1/3 c Castor sugar 30 g Butter 1/3 c Water 1 Egg PEPPERMINT FILLING 2 1/4 c Icing sugar 1 tb Oil 2 tb Milk approx Peppermint essence CHOCOLATE TOPPING 125 g Dark chocolate chopped 90 g Unsalted butter
Grease a 25x30cm Swiss roll pan, line base with paper,grease paper.
Sift flour, cocoa and soda into small bowl of electric mixer, add
sugar, butter and water; beat on medium speed for two minutes. Add
egg, beat until combined. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake in
moderate oven for about 20 minutes; cool in pan.
Spread base with filling, refrigerate until set, spread with topping,
refrigerate until set before cutting.
Peppermint filling: Combine sifted icing sugar and oil in snall heat
proof bowl, stir in enough milk to make a stiff paste; flavour with
essence. Stir over hot water until spreadable.
Chocolate topping: Melt chocolate and butter over hot water.
Some other chocolate toppings to experiment with:
Rich Chocolate Glace Icing 90 g dark chocolate, chopped 1 tsp
Vegetale oil 1/4 cup (60ml) water 2 cups (320g) icing sugar mixture
approx
Combine chocolate, oil and water in a medium saucepan, stir over a
low heat until chocolate is melted. Gradually beat in enough sifted
icing sugar to give a smooth spreading cosistency.
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