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Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

A rich and chocolaty cake with a refreshing mint flavor, perfect for any occasion. This cake is easy to make and will be a showstopper at your gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsps baking soda
  • 1.5 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with homemade buttermilk.
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature recommended.
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Add last to keep the cake moist.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter At room temperature.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk For frosting consistency.
  • 1 tsp mint extract
  • green food coloring Optional for color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
  5. Carefully stir in boiling water and chocolate chips until the batter is smooth.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk and mint extract.
  3. Add green food coloring to get that lovely mint green shade if desired.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cool, layer and frost them with the mint frosting.
  2. Decorate with extra chocolate chips if you like, and serve!

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.