Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chocolate Mint Cake, a luscious dessert that brings the essence of mint chocolate chip ice cream to your table. This cake features soft, moist layers enriched with Andes mints and is beautifully topped with a creamy mint chocolate chip frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering, its elegant presentation and irresistible taste will surely impress your guests. With simple preparation steps and customizable options, this cake is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers looking to create a memorable dessert experience.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Oil (canola or vegetable)
2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
4 Large eggs (room temperature)
1 1/4 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup Hot water
2 1/2 cups Unsalted butter (slightly cold)
7 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
1 tsp Peppermint extract
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Heavy cream
Food dye (blue, green, brown)
4 oz Semisweet chocolate bar (chopped small pieces)
2 Packages of Andes Mints (40 bars for filling; rest for decoration)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, vanilla extract, eggs, buttermilk, and hot water until smooth. Combine wet and dry mixtures without overmixing.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream.
Assemble by layering the cakes with frosting and chopped Andes mints between layers. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg