Description

Indulge in the Andes Chocolate Mint Cake, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the beloved taste of mint chocolate chip ice cream into a stunning layered cake, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration. With moist cake layers and creamy mint frosting, your friends and family will be in awe of this homemade creation. Decorate it to match any occasion, and enjoy sharing this crowd-pleaser that serves 16 slices!

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, slightly cold
7 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
Food dye (blue, green, brown)
4 oz semisweet chocolate bar, chopped into small pieces
2 packages of Andes mints: 40 bars for filling, remaining for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and hot water.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Divide batter among pans and bake for 24-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar. Mix in peppermint extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
Frost cooled cake layers as directed in the full recipe.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg