Description
A delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a refreshing touch of mint, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips and divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring until soft peaks form.
- Layer the cakes with whipped cream, stacking them alternately.
- Frost the top with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mint chocolate cake, dessert, cake, chocolate, mint, celebrations, festive