Question

How do I make a mint chocolate chip cake?

Answer 1

To make a delicious mint chocolate chip cake, here's a recipe you can follow:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons mint extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting and Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• Green food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for filling and decoration)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and mint extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is well combined. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the boiling water. Mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.

4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

6. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, mint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (if desired). Beat the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of the mint whipped cream frosting on top of one cake layer. Sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting. Place the second cake layer on top.

9. Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining mint whipped cream frosting. Decorate with additional mini chocolate chips.

10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Slice and serve the mint chocolate chip cake, and enjoy the refreshing combination of mint and chocolate flavors!

Note: If you prefer a more intense mint flavor, you can add a few drops of mint extract to the cake batter as well.