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buttermint drizzle cake

Buttermint Drizzle Cake

Fresh mint and a subtle touch of vanilla butter make this simple but delicious drizzle cake stand out. 
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 day 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, European

Ingredients
  

for the sugar

  • 1 large bunch fresh mint
  • 2 cups sugar

for the cake:

  • 1 1/4 cup mint sugar
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cups flour

for the drizzle:

  • 1 cup mint sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

At least 24 hours before you want to make the cake:

  • Place the mint in a lidded bowl and top with sugar. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 24 hrs. Discard the leaves.

The next day:

  • Preheat oven to 350 butter and flour a springform tube pan (or use a regular 8 or 9-inch cake pan)
  • In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour and baking powder and mix until a fairly thick, uniform dough forms.
  • Scrape into the prepared pan and bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick or thin knife inserted in the middle comes out clean or with just one or two dry crumbs.
  • While the cake is baking, heat the drizzle ingredients over medium heat in a small saucepan. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool closer to room temperature while the cake bakes.
  • Move the cake to a wire rack and poke holes in it with a thin skewer. Pour the syrup over the hot cake in the pan.  Allow to cool for about 15 minutes in the pan then carefully remove the cake to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • I used this pan I bought from Ikea which is not technically a springform but does have a removable bottom. 
  • My mint was very fragrant and made for a very minty cake. If your mint isn't quite as strong, use one or two drops (literal drops!) of peppermint extract. 
  • If you are worried about your pan leaking, place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet for the 15 minute soaking period then remove to a wire rack to fully cool. 
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