Chocolate Mint Layer Cake Recipe

June 21, 2023 Post a Comment

St. Patrick's Day Mint Chocolate Cake from www.cakecentral.com

If you love the flavor of chocolate and mint, this is the perfect cake for you. The combination of a rich, moist chocolate cake and a light, fluffy mint frosting make this chocolate mint layer cake a real treat. Whether you’re looking for a special dessert for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this recipe will not disappoint.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup brewed coffee

For the Frosting:

3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional

Instructions

For the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and coffee.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, and cream until light and fluffy.
Add in the peppermint extract and food coloring, if using, and mix until combined.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy.

Nutrition

This chocolate mint layer cake recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains 542 calories, 23 grams of fat, 78 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.

This cake is a delicious treat for any occasion. The combination of rich, moist chocolate cake and light, fluffy mint frosting is sure to please. If you’re looking for a special dessert for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Enjoy!