![]() ![]() For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with.Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50). It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*.You can also make an orange version of this cake with orange Matchmakers, orange Aero Bubbles and orange extract.But real butter will need to come to room temperature to soften. If you are using a baking spread, most can be used straight from the fridge if you're in a rush. Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the eggs and butter) are at room temperature before you start baking.You don't have to add the green ribbon but I think it does make the cake look extra special and ready for a party! Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information It is also easy to make and easy to decorate too as it doesn't involve any special techniques or piping. This Chocolate Mint Cake is for all the chocolate and mint fans out there - I know there are a lot of you! This is a really special and impressive cake, so it would be great for a celebration or a birthday. The freshness of the mint cuts through the sweetness of chocolate perfectly. Crumble leaves into a glass storage jar, preferably storing this jar in a cool, dark place.Mint chocolate has got to be one of the most classic dessert combinations out there. Remove from oven, allow to cool completely. Bake in a pre-heated 170*F oven for 2-3 hours. Spread the leaves into a single layer on cookie sheets. To dry your chocolate mint, clean it as needed after harvesting. You should be able to bulk harvest in this manner three times per season. You’ll be removing the yellowing lower leaves, which will promote bushier growth. Cut the whole plant to just above the first or second set of leaves. ![]() ![]() This will ensure the most intense flavor. If you’d like to bulk harvest your chocolate mint, do so by waiting until just before the plant blooms. If you’d rather contain the plant, you’ll need to plant it in a container and keep it trimmed. It makes a beautiful ground cover if you have the room. ![]() The plant sends out runners and will quickly take over a garden area. Shhhh, let this be our little secret.īe sure to have plenty of room for your mint plant to grow. Yes, I will personally testify to the truth of this claim! I hide it in salads for this very reason. Ladies, this can be extremely beneficial, if like me, you have a house full of males. Dare I say? When eaten regularly, it can even eliminate or greatly diminish the foul smell of some naturally occurring gaseous body odors. Palate cleanser and food digestionĪdded to an after-dinner green salad, Chocolate Mint makes an interesting palate cleanser that will actually aid in food digestion. Sweeten with your choice of 4 dropper-fulls of liquid chocolate Stevia or 1/2 cup sugar. Add the tea strainer to a half-gallon jug, along with 2 Luzianne family-sized tea bags. Sweet Chocolate Mint TeaĪdd chopped chocolate mint to a tea strainer. This is my all-time favorite! I call it “hot chocolate mint tea.” Delicious! (And if you crave chocolate, this will give you a healthful and low-calorie fix.) 2. Want a little more creamy and chocolatey flavor? Just add a couple of tablespoons of chocolate almond, coconut, or soy milk. Remove tea strainer and sip the most amazingly refreshing tea! Place the tea leaves into a tea strainer, add strainer to the cup, pour in boiling water and steep for at least five minutes. Hot Herbal TeaĬhocolate Mint makes the best fresh herbal tea ever! Just clip enough leaves to half fill your cup. If you can’t find a plant locally, have no fear, you can purchase seeds and have them delivered to your door! 5 uses for chocolate mint: 1. My purchase was made in springtime, and by early summer I had more than an abundance of Chocolate Mint! Intrigued by the name, I purchased a small 4-inch pot for about $2.00. I promise!įive or six years ago I stumbled upon a Chocolate Mint plant while browsing the herb section at a local nursery. It is an herbal plant, but NO GREEN THUMB is required. Not only is Chocolate Mint easy to grow, but it is hard to kill. I have discovered many practical uses for this plant, so I use it abundantly. If I can buy a product for a low cost and continue to use it, year after year, I’m a pretty satisfied customer.Ĭhocolate mint has been one of those treasured purchases for me. Chocolate Mint- Good For Much More Than Tea!ĭid you know that there’s a plant that is nearly impossible to kill, grows abundantly, and has a myriad of uses? Sound good? It sure did to me! For a $2 investment, I’ve been enjoying these benefits for the past few years. ![]()
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