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. Â 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. Â Whoops!
Using a large round tip (I used a 2A) go back in and add the yellow center. Â 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. Â 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. Â If I can find a way to replicate this flavor from scratch believe me I will be sharing it.
The frosting is here. Â Just plain ole buttercream. Â 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!
banana?? I’m floored? I trust you when you say you cannot taste it- I’m floored by what made you use a banana in it to begin with?? I will be trying this, my kids LOVE thin mints!
who would have thunk………banana in a mint cake!
You know I HAVE to try this Amanda! my mom’s birthday is friday……I bet she would flip if I made this for her
Wow this looks awesome! I think I may try and making it this weekend.
However I’m not sure the purpose of the banana. I am allergic to them so I have to leave it out. Do you have a suggestion on something to replace whatever it is the banana is doing?
Thanks and this is awesome!
looks too good to be true…Im so tryin’ it. can I blame you for the extra lbs? I am still wanting to make the peppermint patties….since I’m a mint chocolate freak! Have the ingredients and dont know what Im waiting for:)
I am in love with doctoring cake mixes. I recently posted one with pudding mix and instant coffee added to the water (it was chocolate)- then added a splash of Kahlua to the buttercream. I will be trying your recipe because it sounds divine – its such a guilty pleasure to use a box – Mu ha ha!
Lisa
theenchantedoven.blogspot.com
That cake just makes me *happy*…
What a beautiful cake. I don’t usually use mies, but I might make an exception for this one.
Thin mints are my favorite… LOVE this cake! Yum 🙂
Thank you for this! My daughter’s daisy troop has an event this weekend and I was asked to bring a cake. I knew your blog would give me some sort of an idea as to what to make. This cake is perfect. Thank you!
Is there some sub. for the banana completely? I am allergic and even though this looks and sounds AMAZING I’m not sure its good enough to risk anaphylactic shock for.