Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice over this mint chocolate dream cake, a delightful dessert blending rich cocoa with refreshing mint. Cool peppermint notes dance through layers of smooth chocolate, creating an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Chocolate and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by lightly greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Introduce the wet components – eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract – to the dry mixture, blending until a smooth, homogeneous batter forms.
- Gradually incorporate boiling water into the batter, stirring carefully until fully integrated. The mixture will become notably liquid and thin.
- Gently fold mint chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Pour the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, creating a balanced distribution for consistent baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, preventing potential structural collapse.
- Once cooled, apply a generous layer of whipped cream between the cake layers and across the top surface.
- Garnish the cake with colorful M&M’s, creating an attractive and festive presentation.
- Slice the cake and serve, sharing this delectable mint chocolate creation with loved ones.
Notes
- Adjust mint chocolate chips quantity based on personal preference for intensity of mint flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and even cake texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and create a lighter, more delicate crumb.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg