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Mint Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 10
Equipment:
Mixing bowl
electric mixer
loaf pan
measuring cups
measuring spoons
cooling rack
Cuisine Type: American
This Mint Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the rich flavors of chocolate with the invigorating essence of mint. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a moist and tender crumb, enhanced by the addition of chocolate chips and a hint of mint extract.
The cake isn’t only visually appealing with its vibrant green flecks but also provides a unique twist to the traditional pound cake that will leave your guests asking for seconds. The combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar gives this pound cake a deep flavor, while the mint extract adds a revitalizing aftertaste that complements the chocolate chips beautifully.
Whether you’re serving it at a birthday party, holiday gathering, or simply as a sweet treat after dinner, this Mint Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to guarantee the cake doesn’t stick. This is an important step for a clean release after baking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla and mint extracts. If you desire a more vibrant green color, add a few drops of green food coloring at this point and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Extra Tips:
To enhance the mint flavor, consider adding a mint glaze on top of the cooled cake by mixing powdered sugar with a little milk and mint extract. Additionally, you can serve slices of the cake with a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Enjoy your delicious Mint Chocolate Chip Pound Cake with family and friends!