Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

Ingredients - Serves 12

• Fresh mint leaves - For garnish
• Whipped cream - For garnish
• Mini chocolate chips - 1 cup
• Green food coloring - Few drops
• Mint extract - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 1 cup
• Eggs - 3
• Granulated sugar - 1 1/2 cups
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Cocoa powder - 1/2 cup
• All-purpose flour - 2 cups

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, frost the cake with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
13. Slice and serve the delicious mint chocolate chip cake!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 55g
• Protein: 5g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Sugar: 40g