MINT-CHIP ICE CREAM ROLL

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This refreshing ice cream cake roll, drizzled with mouthwatering homemade chocolate sauce, adds a fresh finale to any summer meal, according to Sonja Wilhau of Grundy Center, Iowa. "The cake roll is so pretty that it creates a special occasion whenever I serve it."-Sonja Wilhau, Grundy Center, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form., In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and lemon juice until thick and lemon-colored. Fold in egg whites. Fold in reserved dry ingredients just until blended. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center., Cool for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Unroll cake; spread ice cream to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving., In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, cocoa and butter to a boil. Add water; return to a boil. Stir in milk; boil 3 minutes longer. Cool to room temperature. Serve over ice cream roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.