Mint Chocolate Chip Layer Cake

March 16, 2018

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Deliciously moist and fluffy mint chocolate cake layered with silky Swiss meringue buttercream and chocolate chips!

For the Cake
3 and 3/4 cups (375g) cake flour*
3/4 cup (75 g) cocoa powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs ( room temperature )
2 and 1/4 cups (450g) caster/granulated sugar
3 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, melted
1 and 1/2 cups (367g) Greek-style yogurt, room temperature
For the Frosting
1 cup (240 g) large egg whites ( from about 6 - 7 large eggs )
2 cups (400 g) caster/granulated sugar
2 cups (453 g) unsalted butter ( room temperature and cubed )
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Green gel food colouring ( optional )
1 and 1/2 cups (265g) chocolate chips

For the Cake Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Grease three 8-inch cake pans and line the bases with parchment paper. Set aside. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
831

Sodium
293mg
12% DV

Fat
60g
93% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV