Description
A delightful cake that combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint, perfect for celebrations and sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Layer the cooled cakes with buttercream filling and cover the entire cake with remaining buttercream.
- Finish by sprinkling mint chocolate chips on top. Enjoy!
Notes
For a more minty flavor, increase the peppermint extract in the frosting or cake batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg