Description
A decadent chocolate layer cake with a creamy mint filling and rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is thin.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream for mint filling until it begins to thicken.
- Add powdered sugar and mint extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Add green food coloring if desired for a mint color.
- To prepare ganache, heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Cool to room temperature until thickened but still pourable.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the mint filling on top.
- Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining mint filling.
- Top with the third cake layer.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, spreading it evenly over the sides.
- Refrigerate until the ganache is set.
Notes
- For extra mint flavor, consider adding chopped chocolate mint candies to the filling.
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the mint filling from melting.
- Refrigerate the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a dollop of whipped cream for presentation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice