Minty Chocolate Snack Cake
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
35 minutesStock up on candies, such as chocolate-covered mint patties, in early November-just after Halloween. The bargains are significant, and you can freeze the candies for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
Serves 36
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (13-ounce) package small chocolate-covered mint patties
- MAKES 36 squares
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar and cocoa powder; mix well. Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; mix well.
2
Pour batter into an ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
3
Arrange mint patties on top of cake. Return to oven until candies begin to melt, about 1 minute. Remove from oven.
4
Spread melted mint patties evenly over cake with a knife. Cool completely. Cut cake into small squares.
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Large chocolate- covered mint patties can also be used in a pinch. Purchase 5 patties, then cut each one into small pieces. Arrange over cake and proceed as recipe directs.
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Instead of discarding leftover garlic, preserve it by roasting. Oil the cloves, then roast at 375°F for 30 minutes. Freeze roasted garlic for up to 6 months to have on hand to flavor sauces.
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