MINT CHOCOLATE MINI CAKES

MINT CHOCOLATE MINI CAKES

4" spring form pans may also be used. If using spring forms, you will get about 10 mini cakes.
Serves: Makes about 16 mini cakes

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE:

1 C. Hot Water
1 t. Instant Espresso Powder
1 C. Cocoa Powder
½ C. Sour Cream
½ C. Heavy Cream
3 C. Flour
¼ t. Salt
1 t. Baking Powder
1 t. Baking Soda
2¼ C. Sugar
1½ C.(3 sticks) Butter, softened
4 Eggs
1 T. Vanilla
1 t. Mint Extract

FOR THE GANACHE:

2 C. Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate(preferably 60% cacao)
1 C. Heavy Cream
2 T. Butter, softened
½ t. Mint Extract

TOPPINGS:

4 C. Stiffly Whipped, slightly sweetened Whipped Cream
Chocolate Shavings
16 Mint Leaves

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