1/3 c Loosely packed fresh mint leaves; rinsed, spun dry, & sliced fine, plus, if desired, mint sprigs for garnish
3 tb Sugar
1 c Heavy cream; chilled
A; package chocolate wafers
Directions
Step #1 In a bowl of an electric mixer mix the mint leaves, beat the mixture until it holds soft peaks, & the cream, the sugar, the cocoa powder, & spread about 1 mounded tsp of it on one side of each wafer.
Step #2 On a platter sandwich the wafers together on their sides to form a log & ice the log with the remaining cream mixture, covering it completely.
Step #3 Chill the cake, covered loosely with plastic wrap, for at least 6 hrs or overnight.
Step #4 Cut the cake diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices & serve it garnished with the mint sprigs.