Also, one cup typically holds 250ml (Aus) or 240ml (US), not 250 grams. My husband is taking me out to Jamie’s Italian for dinner, which is totally fitting because I love Jamie Oliver and Italian food! Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. I have made this cake many times and it always comes out perfect! It is just TOO good not to share. THIS CAKE ALWAYS GARNERS RAVE REVIEWS FROM EVERYONE. INCREDIBLE. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. I decorated with After Eight mints and added some peppermint essence to my ganache for extra mintiness. Knead some colouring into the ready-to-roll icing with the peppermint extract. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinners are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free. No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time. And even though layer cakes always take time, my guess is this cake is probably easier than you think. There’s nothing worse than running out of frosting halfway through and trying to make more that looks and tastes exactly the same. This cake is like them but BIGGER. Remember my Mint Chocolate Cupcakes? Hope that helps! Leave for 10 minutes before gently removing the cakes from their tins and leave them to cool completely on a wire rack. THE CAKE RECIPE IS AWESOME. In a separate mixing bowl, add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs. and hashtag it TWENTY NINE. Great cake for a special occasion. Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2013, New! i have used this particular chocolate cake recipe with several different fillings and frostings. Rate this recipe! Enjoy. Good Food Deal TIA. MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. There are two glorious layers of super soft and fluffy chocolate cake (the kind you can eat without frosting it’s THAT good), a smooth coating of creamy mint buttercream with real chocolate flecks, a generous drizzle of dark chocolate ganache AND a gathering of choc mint cookies. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Wow! What coco powder do you use for your chocolate cakes. Before serving, add dollops of mint butter cream to the top of the cake using a disposable piping bag and a large star tip. Try decorating your bake with candy canes, edible glitter and peppermint sweeties for a really festive feel. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-ever/best-chocolate-cake-recipes To make the icing, melt the After Eights and cream together in a saucepan. I tweaked it a little - used cherry extract instead of the peppermint oil in the filling, and garnished it with dark chocolate-covered cherries. Let me break it down for you. Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. I was wondering whether there were any tweaks you’d suggest if I tried subbing all or maybe even just half of the oil for melted butter? Hi Jessica, MyRecipes.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. What depth/height is the 8 inch cake tin? It’s my birthday this week and I’m trying not to freak out that I’m turning 29. If you’re on the hunt for a lovely layer cake for a birthday or celebration can I be bossy for a minute and tell you to make this one? A big beautiful Mint Chocolate Layer Cake overflowing with all things mint and chocolate. Stir until smooth. Show me your bake! But still filled to the brim with that gorgeous mint chocolate flavour that we all know and love. Tag me But make sure the cake is completely cool before you apply the pepermint frosting or else the frosting will melt and it will make a mess. Made this? You could always try my gluten free chocolate cake recipe and frost it with mint frosting. ★☆ Hi Zoe, the cake pans I use are 2.25 inches high. I HAVE USED THIS PARTICULAR CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FILLINGS AND FROSTINGS. So what measurements do i go off for this recipe the cups or grams. George Romney Ltd. produced Kendal Mint Cake for the first time back in 1918 based on an original recipe from Joseph Wiper back in 1869. Gradually add 1 cup hot water in a slow, steady stream, beating at low speed just until blended.