Description
Indulge in the delight of Andes Chocolate Mint Cake, a heavenly dessert that marries rich chocolate with refreshing mint flavors. This easy-to-make cake features moist layers filled with delectable Andes mints and is topped with creamy mint frosting, making it perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet treat after dinner. Its visually stunning design, enhanced by decorative Andes mints, is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- Andes mints (40 bars for filling and decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder together and whisk in sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and eggs; gradually add hot water while stirring.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 24–27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting and chopped Andes mints between each layer; frost the outside of the cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg