Mint Chocolate Fondant Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Mint Chocolate Fondant Delight, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake infused with refreshing mint, all enveloped in a smooth mint-flavored fondant. This cake is perfect for celebrations and will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 pound mint-flavored fondant
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 2:
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mint extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Step 3:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 5:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 6:
In a saucepan, heat the chocolate ganache until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
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Step 7:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top, then place the second layer on top.
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Step 8:
Roll out the mint-flavored fondant and cover the entire cake, smoothing it out as you go.
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Step 9:
Garnish the top of the cake with fresh mint leaves. Slice and serve to enjoy your Mint Chocolate Fondant Delight!