Do you have an event coming up and need a delectable dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress? Look no further than the chocolate mint loaf cake! This delightful treat combines the rich flavors of chocolate and mint, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that will be a hit among all who try it. With its vibrant green color and chocolatey goodness, the chocolate mint loaf cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create this delicious masterpiece, so you can enjoy the perfect balance of chocolate and mint in every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE
My husband works for a mint farmer, so I'm always looking for recipes with mint in them. I received this recipe at my bridal shower. My friend wrote "Easy and pretty" on the top corner of the recipe card - and it's so true. -Virginia Horst, Mesa, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE MINT LOAF CAKE
Bring some contemporary glamour to your table with this layered sponge flavoured with After Eight icing and peppermint
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm square tin. Melt 85g butter and 50g chocolate together in a small pan. Mix 120g flour, 140g sugar, 3 tbsp of the cocoa and ½ tsp bicarbonate in a bowl.
- Whisk together 1 egg with half the buttermilk (about 140ml). Scrape the melted chocolate mixture and egg mixture into the dry ingredients, along with 100ml boiling water. Whizz briefly with an electric whisk until lump-free. Scrape into the tin and bake for 18-20 mins until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the tin for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling while you repeat steps 1 and 2 to make a second cake. Cool both completely.
- To make the icing, melt the After Eights and cream together in a saucepan. Cool, then chill until spreadable.
- Trim the cake edges, then halve to make 4 rectangles. Use half of the icing to sandwich the layers together, then spread the rest over the top and sides. Chill.
- Knead some colouring into the ready-to-roll icing with the peppermint extract. Roll out on an icing sugar dusted surface, then lift over to cover the cake, smoothing with your hands. Trim excess icing, then scatter with decorations.
- Chill again for 1 hr to firm up, then serve or keep in the fridge, removing 30 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 95 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 74 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE-MINT LOVE CAKE WITH MINT GANACHE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 18 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with canola spray.
- Prepare the boxed cake batter according to the package directions, adding the peppermint extract. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and set aside.
- Combine the ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, eggs and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth. Gently scoop the filling onto the cake batter and spread so the top is completely white.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 20 minutes.
- For the ganache: Combine the chocolate chips, cream, corn syrup and peppermint extract in the top of a double boiler. Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate melts and the ganache becomes very smooth.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled cake and let stand 10 minutes to set. Cut the cake into 18 squares.
EASY CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT LOAF CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by sandiB2010
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pans and 2-3 minute longer baking times). Grease and lightly flour mini loaf pans. In a large bowl, blend together mixes, sour cream, oil, eggs, water, milk and extract at low speed for 30 seconds. Continue mixing at medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes for mini loaves (40-50 minutes for full-sized loaf) or until top springs back to touch and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and 1 teaspoon water. Add a few drops of water at a time to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cakes and top with candy pieces. Tip: Mini chocolate chips will distribute throughout the cake and create a more uniform chocolaty texture. If using regular chocolate chips, toss them with a teaspoon of flour before incorporating to help keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
CHOCOLATE MINT CAKE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories project, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a large tube or bundt pan and dust the pan with the cocoa. Tap out excess cocoa and set the pan aside.
- Place the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the creme fraiche. Beat in the cooled chocolate.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer stand. Using a spoon, stir in the flour a little at a time, alternating with additions of milk and creme de menthe. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and bake until the cake is springy to the touch and just begins to pull away from the edges of the pan, 65 to 70 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert the cake onto a rack to cool completely.
- When cooled, place the rack over a sheet pan. Pour chocolate mint glaze over the cake and smooth with a spatula. Transfer the cake to a platter and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 453, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MOIST CHOCOLATE-MINT LAYER CAKE
Chocolate and cream-cheese frosting top a freshly baked moist layer cake with delicate peppermint hints!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round pans with shortening and dust with flour; set aside.
- In medium bowl, beat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with wire whisk; set aside.
- In another medium bowl, beat cocoa and hot coffee with wire whisk, making sure no lumps remain; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the oil with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until fluffy (7 minutes if using handheld mixer). Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and beat 1 minute. Add brown sugar and beat 3 minutes longer, stopping halfway to scrape side of bowl. Add 2 of the eggs and beat 1 minute. Scrape side of bowl. Add remaining egg and the egg yolks and beat 2 minutes longer.
- Add about 1 cup of the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup of the coffee mixture to butter mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Continue alternately adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture, beating after each addition to combine. When all ingredients have been added, scrape side of bowl. Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Run knife or metal spatula between cake and edge of pan to loosen. Invert cakes onto wire rack and cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until soft. Mix in chocolate, milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth. When all of the powdered sugar has been added, beat 1 minute longer or until smooth.
- Place 1 layer on serving plate or stemmed cake plate. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over layer to about 1/4 inch from edge. Top with second layer. Frost side and top with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 106 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 70 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE MINT LAYER CAKE
With its minty, chocolate flavor and rich frosting, this cake tastes decadent. But it's really light! -Melissa Gleason, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in baby food and vanilla. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in food coloring if desired. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with second cake layer., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cooled chocolate, sour cream and vanilla. Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Ensure the chocolate is finely chopped or grated before mixing it into the batter for an even distribution and smooth texture.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For a more intense mint flavor, use fresh mint leaves or extract. If using dried mint, adjust the quantity as needed.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- For a decadent touch, drizzle the cake with chocolate ganache or mint glaze before serving.
Conclusion:
This irresistibly moist and flavorful Chocolate Mint Loaf Cake is an exceptional treat for chocolate and mint enthusiasts alike. With its rich chocolate flavor perfectly complemented by refreshing mint, this cake is sure to impress. Ideal for special occasions or as a delightful everyday indulgence, this recipe is straightforward to follow, making it accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Whether enjoyed plain, frosted, or adorned with additional mint decorations, this cake promises an unforgettable taste experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with this delectable Chocolate Mint Loaf Cake.
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