Mint Chocolate Mini Cakes
"4" spring form pans may also be used. If using spring forms, you will get about 10 mini cakes...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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1 C. Hot Water
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1 t. Instant Espresso Powder
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1 C. Cocoa Powder
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1/2 C. Sour Cream
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1/2 C. Heavy Cream
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3 C. Flour
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1/4 t. Salt
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1 t. Baking Powder
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1 t. Baking Soda
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2 1/4 C. Sugar
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1 1/2 C.(3 sticks) Butter, softened
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4 Eggs
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1 T. Vanilla
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1 t. Mint Extract
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FOR THE GANACHE:
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2 C. Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate(preferably 60% cacao)
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1 C. Heavy Cream
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2 T. Butter, softened
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1/2 t. Mint Extract
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TOPPINGS:
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4 C. Stiffly Whipped, slightly sweetened Whipped Cream
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Chocolate Shavings
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16 Mint Leaves
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