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!
Servings: 12 slices
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.
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
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg
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