**Mint Bon Bon Cake: A Delightful Treat for Chocolate and Mint Lovers**
Indulge in the exquisite Mint Bon Bon Cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This captivating cake features layers of moist chocolate cake, rich peppermint buttercream, and a decadent chocolate ganache, all harmoniously combined to create a dessert that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious. Each bite offers a perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and refreshing mint, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a chocolate aficionado or a mint enthusiast, this cake promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Prepare to be enchanted by the Mint Bon Bon Cake, a true masterpiece that will elevate any occasion and leave your guests in awe.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Chocolate Cake**: This recipe forms the foundation of the cake, providing a rich and decadent base for the other layers.
2. **Peppermint Buttercream**: The heart of the cake, this buttercream is infused with the refreshing flavor of peppermint, creating a smooth and creamy filling.
3. **Chocolate Ganache**: A luxurious and silky ganache made from melted chocolate and heavy cream, it adds a touch of sophistication and indulgence to the cake.
4. **Mint Simple Syrup**: This syrup, made with sugar, water, and mint leaves, enhances the mint flavor throughout the cake, providing a subtle yet noticeable difference.
5. **Chocolate Shavings**: These delicate shavings add an elegant touch to the cake's decoration, enhancing its visual appeal.
HOLIDAY CAKE BON BONS
Bite-sized bliss! Cake ball bon bons are a snap to make using cake mix and frosting and are an instant hit on any dessert tray.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 37
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, crumble warm cake; stir in frosting until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
- Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30 minutes.
- Line another cookie sheet with foil. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave 12 oz candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Remove one-third of the balls from the freezer. Using 2 forks, dip and roll each ball in coating. Place on foil-covered cookie sheet. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate cake balls about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Melt remaining candy coating in 12-oz batches; dip remaining balls. Serve at room temperature. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Bon Bons), Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PEPPERMINT BONBONS
Steps:
- In a large pot set over medium heat, add the cream, sugar, sorbitol, inverted sugar, dextrose, peppermint and vanilla seeds, and cook until a candy thermometer inserted in the pot reads 113 degrees F. Cool the mixture to 95 degrees F.
- In a separate pot, heat the butter, dark chocolate and milk chocolate to melt, then cool the chocolate to 86 degrees F. Using an electric hand mixer, blend the chocolate with a little of the cream mixture. Slowly mix in the remaining cream mixture. Cool to 82 degrees F, then pipe into the bonbon molds and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
CHOCOLATE MINT LAYER CAKE WITH MINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Mint Spring Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet with waxed paper. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in milk and melted butter, then eggs and 3/4 teaspoon extract. Spread batter in pan.
- Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 teaspoon extract in large bowl to blend.
- Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto work surface. Peel off paper. Cut cake crosswise in half. Using spatula, place 1 cake half on platter; spread with 2 cups frosting. Top with remaining cake half. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
MINT CHOCOLATE BONBONS
Steps:
- Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place an approximately 20-inch-long piece of plastic wrap over the muffin pan, leaving about 4 inches of excess plastic hanging over the ends of the pan. Press the plastic into each cup of the pan, making sure the cups are completely lined with the plastic wrap.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons ice cream into each muffin cup so they are filled to the top. Place a chocolate cookie on top of each ice cream-filled muffin cup and gently press down. Freeze until the ice cream hardens, about 3 hours.
- Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the muffin pan to release the bonbons from the muffin cups. Place the bonbons cookie-side down on the baking sheet lined with the wire rack. Slowly pour some of the chocolate shell ice cream sauce over about 1 to 2 bonbons at a time to cover completely. Before the sauce hardens, sprinkle the top of the bonbon with the chopped mint candies. The sauce will harden in about 30 seconds, so continue to coat 1 to 2 bonbons at a time before topping them with the chopped candies, until all 24 are coated and topped.
- Transfer the bonbons from the rack to the parchment-lined baking sheet with an offset spatula or butter knife. If needed, dip the offset spatula in hot water, then use it to remove the bonbons from rack. (The hot spatula will help prevent the chocolate shell from cracking when you remove them.) Store in a resealable container in the freezer until ready to serve, for up to one week.
PEPPERMINT RIBBON CAKE
With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the convenience of starting with a cake mix. -Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in the extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup crushed candies., Spoon 2 cups of remaining batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Carefully top with peppermint batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining plain batter., Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
- For a more intense mint flavor, use fresh mint leaves instead of extract.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the doneness of the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the syrup is ready.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a neater appearance, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to frost the cake.
Conclusion:
The mint bon bon cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and crunchy candy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this mint bon bon cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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