Mint Chocolate Delight
Indulge in the heavenly pairing of rich dark chocolate and refreshing mint with this Mint Chocolate Delight. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, from celebrations to satisfying sweet cravings. With a velvety texture and an aromatic essence, each bite is a nostalgic journey back to childhood sweetness. Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself to something truly special!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- Remove from heat, whisk in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
- Sift flour and baking powder together; fold into the mixture along with chopped mint leaves.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean but moist.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg