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Chocolate Mint Cake

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Indulge in a slice of our delightful Chocolate Mint Cake, where the rich essence of chocolate meets the refreshing zing of mint. This easy-to-make cake is reminiscent of classic mint chocolate chip ice cream, making it a perfect treat for any celebration or just a cozy weeknight dessert. With soft layers infused with Andes mints and topped with creamy mint frosting, every bite offers a burst of flavor that will impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply treating yourself, this visually stunning cake is sure to bring joy to your table.

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 into small pieces)
  • 2 Packages of Andes Mints (40 bars for filling, rest for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil, vanilla extract, eggs, buttermilk, and hot water.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat unsalted butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; add peppermint extract and cream as needed.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering frosting and chopped Andes mints between cake layers; frost top and sides generously.

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