Mint Chocolate Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
There's nothing quite like a homemade traybake cake that comes together in under an hour, and this mint chocolate version is my go to whenever I need something impressive without the fuss. Fresh mint isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants and aids digestion, making this indulgence feel a little bit virtuous. The beauty of baking it in a tray means you can whip up a whole cake in about 60 minutes total, feed a crowd affordably, and skip the complicated layering that usually intimidates home bakers like us. Rich dark chocolate chips paired with cooling mint create a sophisticated flavor combination that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but honestly, you barely will.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 150 gunsalted butter(null)
- 200 gdark chocolate chips(chopped)
- 473 mlfresh mint leaves(chopped)
- 2 nulleggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 120 mlmilk(null)
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar(for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20cm traybake tin.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy release.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the mixture is well combined.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and dark chocolate chips until smooth.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 4
Add the eggs one by one, followed by vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and chopped mint leaves.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is well combined.
- 6
Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared traybake tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't worry if the edges are slightly rough.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
- 9
Dust the cake with confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tip: Cut into squares or slices and serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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