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Flourless Peppermint Mocha Cake in Jars

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Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 cup chopped bittersweet 66% cacao chocolate
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp instant coffee powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 8- ounce glass jars sterilized

Frosting

  • For the frosting:
  • 6 Tbsp butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 squares peppermint bark optional

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a microwave safe mixing bowl melt the chopped chocolate, butter and coconut oil in 30 second increments, whisking until smooth.
  • Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar and coffee powder until smooth.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, eggs and egg yolks until completely smooth.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into prepared jars and spread with the back of a spoon.
  • Place the jars on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting

  • Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until evenly distributed.
  • Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting gets to the desired consistency.
  • Top the cooled cakes with the frosting and peppermint bark if desired.
Author: Rachel