Andes Chocolate Mint Cake
Andes Chocolate Mint Cake is a luscious dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. This moist, layered cake topped with creamy mint frosting is sure to impress at any gathering or celebration. Whether it’s a birthday party or a cozy family dinner, each slice delivers delightful taste and stunning presentation, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and mint extract until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg