Mint Chocolate Cake

Check out this holiday showstopper of a cake! A festive combination of decadent chocolate, sweet mint, and a beautiful mint green buttercream this cake is perfect for the holidays, birthdays, or any celebration.

All-purpose flour

White & Brown Sugar

Eggs

Vanilla

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2

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4

Ingredients

Cocoa Powder

5

6

Green food coloring

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1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium-low to combine.

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For the Chocolate Cake

2

In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

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For the Chocolate Cake

3

Once smooth and well-mixed, divide the batter into the 3 prepared pans. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until cooked through.

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For the Chocolate Cake

4

In your stand mixer, mix the butter, slowly add the confectioner’s sugar in small portions. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and mint extract and mix until thick and fluffy.

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For the Buttercream

5

Whisk together warm heavy whipping cream and melted white chocolate. Add green color to the ganache. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

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For the White Chocolate Ganache

5

Level the cakes, if necessary, and add frosting between layers. Then frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Once cool, carefully pour the ganache over the top of the cake.

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To Assemble