Easy Mint Chocolate Cake Recipe

Mint chocolate cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a moist chocolate cake, mint frosting, and chocolate chips. This recipe is easy to follow and makes a beautiful cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the mint leaves.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and mint leaves and beat until combined.
3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with additional mint leaves, if desired.

Tips

• To make the cake even more moist, you can soak the mint leaves in the milk for a few minutes before adding them to the batter.
• If you don’t have fresh mint, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract instead.
• For a chocolate mint cake, you can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
• You can also make this cake into cupcakes by baking the batter in muffin tins for 15-20 minutes.

FAQ

Q: Can make this cake gluten-free?

A: Yes, you can make this cake gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.

Q: Can make this cake dairy-free?

A: Yes, you can make this cake dairy-free by using a dairy-free butter substitute and milk.

Q: Can make this cake ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Q: How do frost the cake?

A: To frost the cake, you can use a piping bag or a spatula. If you are using a piping bag, you can pipe the frosting around the edge of the cake and then smooth it out with a spatula. If you are using a spatula, you can simply spread the frosting over the top of the cake.

Pros

• Easy to make
• Moist and delicious