When it comes to sweet treats, mint chocolate cake with mint cream cheese icing stands out as a delightful indulgence. This classic combination of flavors offers a refreshing and invigorating taste that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article provides a comprehensive guide to help you create a delicious and visually stunning mint chocolate cake that will impress your friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MINT CREAM CHEESE ICING/FROSTING
I got this recipe from Group Recipes and it was SO good i HAD to post it here. I take no credit!! Thanks to Jovi_nutt! It tastes like a Thin Mint girl scout cookie or a York peppermint patty. It wasn't nearly as heavy as i thought, either!
Provided by chungry1
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour two 8 inch layer pans (or the equivalent).
- Mix the sugar, sifted flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Slowly add the hot milk and butter while stirring.
- Add the eggs and 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract.
- Distribute evenly in the pans and bake for 25 minutes, or longer, until toothpick comes out clean.
- For the icing, beat one stick of soft butter and the three room temperature packages of cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 5 cups of powdered sugar.
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MINT FROSTING
Make and share this Chocolate Cake With Mint Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Atomic Girl Cooks
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Stir cocoa and hot water over heat until blended. Remove from heat and beat until smooth. Let cool.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 2/3 cup sugar, and instant coffee. Make a well in the centre and add oil, cooled cocoa mixture, and egg yolks. Beat until batter is smooth.
- Add cream of tartar to egg whites and beat until foamy. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and beat until whites are very stiff. Fold into batter evenly.
- Bake in 8 x 8 square pan at 325 for 30 minutes.
- For the frosting, combine butter, icing sugar, cream, peppermint extract, and a couple of drops of green food colouring until smooth. Frost cooled cake and decorate with chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 329.4, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 48.5, Protein 4.6
MINT AND CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE
This ganache-covered cake is great with mint or mint chip ice cream.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch spring-form pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- Combine the melted butter with the wafer cookies in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and almost up the entire side of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, let cool completely before using.
- Scoop the chocolate and mint ice creams onto the cookie layer, packing it in tightly and alternating the scoops to create a marbled or checkerboard effect. Spread with an offset spatula to make a smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Unmold the cake by running a knife around the edge, then unhinge the spring-form and remove. Invert the cake onto a sheet of plastic wrap and remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment. Place a serving plate on the bottom and invert once more (so the cookie layer is on the bottom). Keep in the freezer until ready to frost.
- Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth. Allow to cool 10 minutes before using.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the ganache and top with the wafer cookies. If the cake begins to get too soft, put it back into the freezer for a few minutes.
- Freeze another 1 1/2 to 2 hours or up to overnight. Let the cake sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
CHOCOLATE MINT LAYER CAKE WITH MINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Mint Spring Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet with waxed paper. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in milk and melted butter, then eggs and 3/4 teaspoon extract. Spread batter in pan.
- Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 teaspoon extract in large bowl to blend.
- Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto work surface. Peel off paper. Cut cake crosswise in half. Using spatula, place 1 cake half on platter; spread with 2 cups frosting. Top with remaining cake half. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
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
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM CAKE
With just a 9-by-13 pan, a spoon and four store-bought ingredients, you can make an ice cream cake that's creamy, crunchy and fudgy in every bite. It starts with crushed chocolate-mint cookies that are covered with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Next, it's topped with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, with their cakey cookies and vanilla ice cream. Follow that with more mint chip ice cream, and you've made a six-layer cake without breaking a sweat. Feel free to experiment here: Swap out the mint cookies for snickerdoodles, pretzels or broken waffle cones, and the mint-chip ice cream for coffee, peanut butter or strawberry ice cream - or any combination that sounds good to you. Slice the cake into pieces big or small, then drizzle them with hot fudge or Magic Shell. This cake serves a crowd, but you can halve the ingredients and build it in an 8-by-8-inch pan for a smaller group.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories cakes, ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield One 9-by-13-inch cake (15 to 18 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with two layers of plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Open all of the ice cream containers. Place one 1 1/2 quart (or 3 pints) on the counter and let soften until it resembles thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes; you'll use this ice cream first. Place the other containers in the refrigerator to soften while you build the first half of the cake. (Ice cream will reach the desired consistency in the refrigerator in 20 to 30 minutes.)
- Scatter the crushed cookies in a thin, even layer across the bottom of the pan. Spoon the first softened container of ice cream over the cookies and spread into an even layer. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies. If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice cream in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.
- Place the pan in the freezer while you unwrap the sandwiches. Top the ice cream with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, cutting some as needed to fill the layer to the edges.
- Spoon the remaining ice cream over the top and spread into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
- To serve, use the plastic overhang to remove the cake from the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve with a drizzle of hot fudge or Magic Shell. If you're finding the cake too solid to cut, don't wait for it to soften: Warm your knife by running it under hot water and wiping it dry between cuts.
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.
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
MINT-FROSTED CHOCOLATE CAKE
I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new flavor. I tinkered with the recipe and decided mint was my new go-to ingredient. My son came up with the idea for the frosting. The rest is delicious history! The cake is fragile, so freezing the layers makes them easier to handle. -Melanie Cooksey, Monroe, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of 3 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat eggs, water, oil, sour cream, vinegar, and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in mint extract and food coloring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup mint frosting. Sprinkle with half the mints. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate until set., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in corn syrup. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cake and quickly spread to edges. If desired, top with additional mints. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
MINT-CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE
You can easily-and economically-make ice cream cake at home! Plus, it can be made in advance.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 9-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with waxed paper. Make cake batter as directed on box. Spoon evenly into pans.
- Bake as directed on box for 9-inch rounds. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Line 9-inch round cake pan with foil. Spoon and spread ice cream evenly in pan. Cover with foil; freeze until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
- On serving plate, place 1 cake layer with rounded side down. Remove ice cream from pan; peel off foil. Place on top of cake. Top with remaining cake layer, rounded side up.
- In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and food color on high speed until stiff peaks form. Frost side and top of cake with whipped cream. Freeze about 2 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHOCOLATE-MINT ICEBOX CAKE
This old-fashioned no-bake cake has just three components: store-bought cookies, homemade mint whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make the mint cream: With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, sugar, and mint extract until stiff peaks form.
- Line a serving platter with two sheets of wax paper side by side. Assemble the cake: Spread each wafer with about 1/2 tablespoon mint cream, forming stacks. Lay stacks horizontally along seam of paper, pressing gently to form a log. With small spatula or knife, cover log with remaining mint cream. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
- To serve, gently remove wax paper from underneath cake (holding cake in place with a metal spatula, if necessary), and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Slice cake diagonally with a serrated knife.
MINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING WITH DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZE
This is a good frosting for Mayonnaise Cake. If you're really having a chocolate fit, double the glaze! The frosting and cake are rich enough to cut the unsweetened chocolate taste. Pour some glaze on the middle layer too.
Provided by Brenda Benzar Butler
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream 1 1/3 cups sugar with 1/2 cup butter or margarine, and salt. Blend extract, 2 tablespoons milk, and remaining sugar into mixture. Gradually stir remaining milk into frosting until desired spreading consistency is reached.
- Melt and stir unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine together in a microwave, or in a double boiler. Double this glaze if desired.
- Frost cake. Pipe a frosting scallop at the top edge of the cake to keep glaze from dripping down the sides of the cake. Pour the glaze over the top of the cake. Chill until glaze has set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 39.5 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
- To make the mint chocolate cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the batter.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To get the perfect mint flavor in the cream cheese frosting, use freshly chopped mint leaves.
- For a smoother frosting, beat it on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
Conclusion:
This mint chocolate cake with mint cream cheese frosting is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of mint flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake. Whether you're serving it for a party or just enjoying it at home with your family, this cake is sure to be a hit.
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