Andes Mint Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 cup boiling water
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2 cups sugar
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1 3/4 cups flour
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (OR 1 c. milk mixed with 1 T. vinegar)
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1/2 cup oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup chopped Andes Mints
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Mint Buttercream Frosting
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
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6 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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green food coloring
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1/2 cup milk (may use less)
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Ganache
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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