Mint Chocolate Cake (Grasshopper Cake)
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Mint Chocolate Cake (Grasshopper Cake)
Description
Mint Chocolate Cake (Grasshopper Cake) starts with a chocolate cake batter made by mixing sugar, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Wet ingredients including eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and hot coffee (or boiling water) are combined with the dry mix to create a moist batter. The cake is baked in two 9-inch pans for 30 to 35 minutes until set. After cooling, the layers are frosted with a mint frosting, which adds a cool, fresh dimension to the deep chocolate flavor. This cake offers a tender crumb complemented by the fragrant mint topping, making it a tasteful choice for special occasions or anytime a mint chocolate combination is desired.
The use of hot coffee in the batter enhances the chocolate flavor without imparting coffee taste, while the dual leavening agents ensure a balanced lift. The careful folding-in technique helps maintain a light texture. This cake pairs well with simple garnishes and can be served as a classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coffee hot; can substitute boiling water
- Mint Frosting Recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter and dust with cocoa powder two 9" cake pans.
- In a stand mixer on low speed mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt,
- In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla then add it to the stand mixer on low then medium speed until just combined and finally add in the water carefully and stir it in by hand until just combined (do not turn on the mixer, it may splash on you).
- Pour half of the batter into each of the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes then remove, let cool completely and frost with the mint frosting.
Notes
- Ensure the cake pans are well greased and dusted with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
- Use hot coffee or boiling water as specified to maximize the chocolate flavor in the batter.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before applying the mint frosting to avoid melting it.
- Click on times in the instructions if using a kitchen timer app for convenience while baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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