Mint Chocolate Torte Recipe

Name: Mint Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 cups sugar; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1/4 cup whole milk; Dash salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup whole milk
Dash salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Add the milk, mayonnaise, eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For filling, combine the marshmallows, milk and salt in a small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in peppermint extract and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
4
Fold in whipped cream. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice.
5
For topping, combine chocolate chips and cream in a small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Drizzle over top and down sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 cup hot water, 2 cups sugar, 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mint Chocolate Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mint Chocolate Torte

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