Best Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
A delightful cake that combines rich chocolate with refreshing mint, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the whole milk and pure mint extract.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with your favorite mint frosting once completely cooled.
Notes
For enhanced freshness, use pure mint extract. Store cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg