Andes Chocolate Mint Cake: The Indulgent Homemade Delight
A rich and flavorful chocolate mint cake featuring Andes mints for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Andes Mints, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped Andes Mints.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra minty flavor, add mint extract to the frosting.
- This cake can be layered with mint chocolate frosting for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Andes Chocolate Mint Cake