Ingredients
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Cake:
☑ 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
☑ 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
☑ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
☑ 1/2 teaspoon salt
☑ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
☑ 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
☑ 3 large eggs
☑ 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
☑ 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
☑ Green food coloring (optional)
☑ 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting:
☑ 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
☑ 6 cups powdered sugar
☑ 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
☑ 1/2 cup milk
☑ 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
☑ Green food coloring (optional)
☑ 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for decoration)
Instructions
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Cake:
1⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2⃣ In a bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
3⃣ In a large mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4⃣ Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of peppermint extract.
5⃣ Alternately add the dry ingredients and 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a minty color.
6⃣ Fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.
7⃣ Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8⃣ Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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