Bake Yourself A Delicious Chocolate Mint Cake

Chocolate Mint Slice 

Chocolate mint slice is a delicious and refreshing treat that combines the rich flavour of chocolate with the coolness of mint. Here’s a recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions:

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• 200g (about 7 oz) plain sweet biscuits (such as Marie biscuits or graham crackers)
• 100g (about 7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

For the Mint Filling:

• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar)
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food colouring (optional)

For the Chocolate Topping:

• 200g (about 7 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:

1. Crush the Biscuits:
   • Place the plain sweet biscuits in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed. Alternatively, you can place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
2. Combine with Melted Butter:
   • Transfer the crushed biscuits to a mixing bowl and pour in the melted butter. Mix until the butter is evenly distributed and the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press into Pan:
   • Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
   • Press the biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or your hands. Ensure the base is compact and smooth. Place the pan in the refrigerator while you prepare the mint filling.

2. Prepare the Mint Filling:

1. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Flavouring:
   • Add the milk and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined. If desired, add a few drops of green food colouring to achieve the desired shade of mint green.
3. Spread Over Base:
   • Remove the prepared base from the refrigerator and spread the mint filling evenly over the top. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
4. Chill:
   • Place the pan back in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the chocolate topping.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Topping:

1. Melt Chocolate and Butter:
   • In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler), melt the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, you can melt them in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between each interval.
2. Pour Over Mint Filling:
   • Once melted, pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled mint filling, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
3. Chill:
   • Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is set.

4. Serve:

1. Slice:
   • Once the chocolate mint slice is fully set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift it out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into squares or bars using a sharp knife.
2. Serve:
   • Serve the chocolate mint slice chilled, and enjoy the refreshing combination of chocolate and mint!

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy your homemade chocolate mint slice!