Thin Mint Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 c water
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. + 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixer on low for thirty seconds, then increase speed to medium and mix until just combined.
- Pour into prepared pans (I used two 8in pans) and bake for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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I wanted to do a super quick post to show you how to make the Daisy Cake. I got sidetracked.
Big time.
See, I thought I would make the frosting slightly green so the daisy would show up better and then I thought I should make it peppermint if it was green and then I thought I should make a chocolate cake cause what goes better with peppermint then chocolate and then I found a recipe for a chocolate peppermint cake but I was missing a bunch of ingredients but then I decided to make it anyway.
Lets do that tutorial quick.
I used a 127D tip from Wilton.
Just hold it at about a 45 degree angle, then apply consistent pressure to your pastry bag and create your flower petal shape. Try not to change the angle of the tip.
Just start in the middle then move up (applying consistent pressure) to the edge of the cake then back to the middle.
Do this all the way around the cake to get your Daisy effect.
And try to ignore the terrible pictures.. I was trying to get the shot as I was piping and it got all wobbly. Whoops!
Using a large round tip (I used a 2A) go back in and add the yellow center. Viola!
And now for the greatest cake I have ever made.
EVER.
As I sit here I can even imagine the smell that engulfed my kitchen as I opened the oven for that first peak… its my new *happy place*.
I cannot express enough to you how scrumptious and delicious and perfect this cake tastes.
If you have ever enjoyed a thin mint you must try this. You must.
Like, I am making you.
Except I have no way of enforcing this demand so never mind.
And please… if you have any hang ups at all about using a box cake mix… just force yourself through it. If I can find a way to replicate this flavor from scratch believe me I will be sharing it.
The frosting is here. Just plain ole buttercream. A perfect compliment to this amazing cake.
Eat. Enjoy. Share.
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AHHH! THE BANANA!!! I had no idea people would react so much to banana and mint. 🙂
If you do not like banana or are allergic to banana or think bananas were created by the devil, then please feel free to leave it out.
If you want to have an extra level of texture and moisture in your cake then leave it in!
Okay – First, that cake is adorable! I love the look! Also, Thin Mints are near the top of my all time favorite cookies, so I was super excited to see this recipe.
You had me totally sold until I saw the word “banana”. Then I was devastated. I despise banana-flavored anything and I just cannot reconcile a banana and chocolate and mint in my mind. Can it really be good with a banana in it? 😉
I PROMISE you that you cannot taste any banana flavor. If you would feel more comfortable, go ahead and decrease the amount used to 1/2 a banana. I just know you will love it!
daisies are my favorite thing so i just love the flower. and I LOVEEE thin mints. and i dont have any right now because its not girl scout cookie season. so i love that i can make a thin mint cake without them. and banana and cinnamon in the cake!?!? i’ve got to try this!
Anything Minty and I’m in – it’s the name of my little girl!
Lucy
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Your cakes always amaze me and I haven’t even tasted one:)
Is the banana for texture??? Very pretty cake! Love Thin Mint anything!
This is a great idea – love thin mints! My favorite girl scout cookie is the peanut butter patties… I’d love your spin on that : )
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As if this cake was not all ready amazing enough….the idea of thin mint puts it over the top. LOVE 🙂
I have a daughter that LOVES thin mints, so I’ll have to make this for her:) I’m sure I would also enjoy it:) I LOVE the giant daisy!
Thank you for sharing. My husband has been in the hospital and I can not wait for him to come home so I can make this, it sounds so good. Thanks for the great tutorial and recipe!