Chocolate Mint Cake

 

 

Chocolate Mint Cake

A rich chocolate cake with a refreshing mint flavor and a smooth mint chocolate ganache.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1 tsp mint extract

For the Mint Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 tsp mint extract

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the boiling water, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and mint extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Bake the Cake:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Mint Chocolate Ganache:

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the mint extract. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.

Assemble the Cake:

Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top and sides with the mint chocolate ganache. For a glossy finish, smooth with a spatula. Refrigerate for a few hours to set the ganache.