Best 5 Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of refreshing mint and rich chocolate with our delectable Mint Chocolate Chip Cake. This extraordinary cake offers a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and visual appeal, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Dive into the delightful fusion of smooth mint frosting, moist chocolate cake, and an explosion of melty chocolate chips. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of flavors as you relish each bite. Our article features three exceptional recipes that cater to your specific dietary needs and preferences: a classic Mint Chocolate Chip Cake, a gluten-free alternative, and a vegan-friendly version. Embark on a culinary journey filled with minty freshness and chocolatey decadence.

- Classic Mint Chocolate Chip Cake: This timeless recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy mint frosting, and an abundance of chocolate chips come together to create a harmonious dessert experience.
- Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Cake: For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this recipe offers a delightful alternative. Enjoy the same irresistible taste and texture without compromising on flavor.
- Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Cake: Indulge in a guilt-free pleasure with our vegan-friendly Mint Chocolate Chip Cake. This recipe caters to those who follow a plant-based diet, delivering the same delectable flavors without any animal-derived ingredients.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM CAKE



Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake image

With just a 9-by-13 pan, a spoon and four store-bought ingredients, you can make an ice cream cake that's creamy, crunchy and fudgy in every bite. It starts with crushed chocolate-mint cookies that are covered with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Next, it's topped with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, with their cakey cookies and vanilla ice cream. Follow that with more mint chip ice cream, and you've made a six-layer cake without breaking a sweat. Feel free to experiment here: Swap out the mint cookies for snickerdoodles, pretzels or broken waffle cones, and the mint-chip ice cream for coffee, peanut butter or strawberry ice cream - or any combination that sounds good to you. Slice the cake into pieces big or small, then drizzle them with hot fudge or Magic Shell. This cake serves a crowd, but you can halve the ingredients and build it in an 8-by-8-inch pan for a smaller group.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     cakes, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield One 9-by-13-inch cake (15 to 18 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups coarsely crushed crisp chocolate-mint or chocolate cookies (about 10 ounces)
2 (1.5-quart) cartons or 6 pints mint chocolate chip ice cream
12 full-size rectangular ice cream sandwiches
Store-bought or homemade hot fudge sauce or Magic Shell, for serving

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with two layers of plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Open all of the ice cream containers. Place one 1 1/2 quart (or 3 pints) on the counter and let soften until it resembles thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes; you'll use this ice cream first. Place the other containers in the refrigerator to soften while you build the first half of the cake. (Ice cream will reach the desired consistency in the refrigerator in 20 to 30 minutes.)
  • Scatter the crushed cookies in a thin, even layer across the bottom of the pan. Spoon the first softened container of ice cream over the cookies and spread into an even layer. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies. If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice cream in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.
  • Place the pan in the freezer while you unwrap the sandwiches. Top the ice cream with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, cutting some as needed to fill the layer to the edges.
  • Spoon the remaining ice cream over the top and spread into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
  • To serve, use the plastic overhang to remove the cake from the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve with a drizzle of hot fudge or Magic Shell. If you're finding the cake too solid to cut, don't wait for it to soften: Warm your knife by running it under hot water and wiping it dry between cuts.

MINT-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list - this recipe includes the mint-chocolate chip cake, frosting, and ganache in one place! This impressive cake presents well and is great for a crowd, as a small piece goes a long way.

Provided by mrs.embee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 (32 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon green gel food coloring, or as needed
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter, softened
10 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix using an electric mixer until smooth. Whisk in boiling water. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While cake is cooling, combine milk and peppermint extract in a small bowl and set aside. Cream butter in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in confectioners' sugar and peppermint-milk mixture alternately while continuing to beat. Add green food coloring until frosting reaches desired color. Whip frosting on high until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide between two bowls. Stir chocolate chips into 1/2 the frosting using a spoon. Set mint-chocolate chip frosting aside.
  • Frost cooled cake with pure mint frosting without chocolate chips. Place cake in the refrigerator to set.
  • Meanwhile, combine chocolate squares and butter in a double boiler; stir until thoroughly melted. Remove from heat. Stir ganache vigorously to a smooth consistency.
  • Remove cake from the refrigerator. Cover entire cake with ganache; return to the refrigerator and allow to completely set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove set cake from the refrigerator. Frost sides of cake with mint chocolate chip frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.6 calories, Carbohydrate 112.2 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 453.1 mg, Sugar 96.4 g

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE AND MINT CHIP ICE CREAM CAKE



Chocolate Meringue and Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large egg whites
2 pints mint chip ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 200°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace two 12x4-inch rectangles, spaced slightly apart, on 1 paper. Trace one 12x4-inch rectangle on second paper. Turn papers over (marked lines should show through). Sift 3 tablespoons sugar, powdered sugar, and cocoa into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until frothy. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 5 tablespoons sugar, beating until whites are stiff and glossy. Fold in cocoa mixture. Spread 1/3 of meringue (about 1 1/2 cups) evenly over each marked rectangle. Bake meringues until dry, reversing sheets every hour, about 4 hours total. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven overnight.
  • Lift meringues from parchment. Place 2 meringues on work surface. Gently spread 1 pint ice cream over each, being careful not to press hard to avoid cracking meringues. Place 1 filled meringue on long platter. Top with second filled meringue, then third meringue, pressing lightly to adhere. Cover and freeze assembled cake at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Beat cream, vanilla, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl until peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top layer of meringue to cover; scatter chocolate sprinkles evenly over. Cut crosswise into slices and serve.

MINT CHOCOLATE-CHIP CAKE



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Mint-chocolate-chip devotees will relish this dessert: The ice cream serves as both filling and frosting; the sole diversion is the chocolate cake. You may alternate layers of green and white ice cream as we did in this striped cake, but using simply one or the other is just as delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

Dark Chocolate Cake
3 pints green mint chocolate-chip ice cream
2 pints white mint chocolate-chip ice cream

Steps:

  • Trim cake layers to 6-inch squares. Slice each layer in half horizontally, making a total of 4 layers. Cut a 6-inch square of cardboard or foam; set aside.
  • Microwave green ice cream until softened, about 20 seconds. Transfer ice cream to a medium mixing bowl, and stir with a rubber spatula. Place in the freezer. Microwave white ice cream until softened, about 20 seconds, and transfer to another mixing bowl. Stir with a rubber spatula.
  • Place one cake layer on the cardboard. Using an offset spatula, spread 2 cups white ice cream over the cake. Place another cake layer on top of ice cream. Place cake and bowl of white ice cream in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cake and the bowl of green ice cream from the freezer. Stir ice cream with the spatula to soften. With the spatula, evenly spread 2 cups green ice cream over cake. Place a third cake layer on top. Return the cake and the bowl of green ice cream to the freezer for 20 minutes more.
  • Remove the cake and the bowl of white ice cream from the freezer, and spread the remaining 2 cups white ice cream over the top; place the fourth cake layer on top of the white ice cream. Return the cake to the freezer for 20 minutes more.
  • Remove the cake and bowl of green ice cream from freezer, and spread 2 cups green ice cream over top. Return cake and ice cream to freezer, and chill the cake until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the cake and remaining 2 cups green ice cream from freezer. Using a long serrated knife, trim 1/4 inch from all sides of the cake, making them even. Using an icing spatula, quickly spread the remaining green ice cream around the sides of the cake. Return the cake to freezer; freeze until completely hardened.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE WITH CREME DE MENTHE RECIPE - (4/5)



Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Creme de Menthe Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by kaydeis

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the cake:
3 cups (378 g) AP flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups mini chocolate chips
1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 tsp vanilla
3 Tbs creme de menthe
1 Tbs heavy cream
3/4 cup low fat sour cream
For the glaze:
12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
3-4 T creme de menthe, to taste
a few drops of peppermint extract, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray a nonstick bundt pan thoroughly with flour/grease mixture. Also spray some bundlettes or mini loaves for the excess batter. Set aside. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Remove 1 tablespoon and toss with the chocolate chips. Set the chips and the flour mixture aside. 3. Whisk together the peppermint extract, vanilla, creme de menthe, heavy cream and sour cream. Set aside. 4. Cream the butter in large bowl of mixer on moderate speed for 4 mins. Add the sugar in 4 additions, beating for 1 minute after each portion is added. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 secs after each addition and scraping down the sides of bowl. On low speed, add the sifted flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Remember to keep scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand. Try not to just eat the batter. 5. Scrape batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth top with rubber spatula. 6. How long you bake the cake will depend on the size(s). A 10 inch tube cake will take 1 hour and 15 minutes. A 9-10 inch bundt cake will take approximately 1 hour. 1 cup size bundlettes take around 25 minutes. You will just need to watch for whatever sizes you choose to make. 7. Bake the cake(s) for the recommended time, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (it may hit chocolate chip and be smeared with melted chocolate, which is fine). The baked cake will pull also slightly away from the sides of the pan. 8. While the cake is baking, make the glaze. Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan over low heat. As it melts, stir to incorporate. When it is completely melted, set aside to let it cool and thicken slightly. 9. Cool the cake in the pan(s) on a rack for 10-15 mins, then invert onto another cooling rack. Cool completely. Drizzle with the cooled glaze. Let set before slicing. Servings: 24 Nutrition Facts Nutrition (per serving): 632 calories, 260 calories from fat, 30.8g total fat, 125.7mg cholesterol, 189.5mg sodium, 76.4mg potassium, 85.8g carbohydrates, 3.1g fiber, 40.4g sugar, 7.2g protein, 18 points. Source Author: Laura Tabacca (LJT2R - CLBB) Source: The Spiced Life

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips are good options.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Be sure to chill the cake batter before baking. This will help to create a taller, more moist cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months. Defrost the cake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

This mint chocolate chip cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate and mint is always a winner, and the moist and fluffy cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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