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Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
A delicious moist and tender chocolate cake layered with a mint chocolate chip buttercream and topped with a mint chocolate ganache. This is a wonderful cake and perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 599 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (13.25-ounce) prepared chocolate cake mix
Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips mini
Mint Chocolate Ganache
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Prepare 1 (13.25-ounce) prepared chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Bake in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Let the cake completely cool before frosting.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream
- In a large bowl, add ¾ cup unsalted butter and 3 cups powdered sugar. Using an electric hand mixer beat together until smooth.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, and 3 drops green food coloring.
- Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips then frost the top of the cake.
Mint Chocolate Ganache
- In a microwave-safe bowl add 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals and stir until smooth. Add in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
- Pour the ganache on top of the frosting and use a knife to smooth it out evenly. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
599kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
541IU
(11%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.