Epic Mint Choc Chip Layer Cake Recipe | Cupcake Jemma

Jamie and the guys at Hotpoint were kind enough to invite me along to their flashy kitchen at Food Tube HQ to try out some new kit, so I thought what better way to test things out than a Mint Choc Chip layer cake! ....Sponsored by Hotpoint Recipe - For the cake 550g caster sugar 525g plain flour 95g cocoa powder 3/4 tsp salt 1.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200g dark choc chips 350ml cold coffee 350ml buttermilk 320ml vegetable oil 5 large free range eggs 1/4 tsp peppermint extract For the buttercream - 500g unsalted butter, soft 1125g icing sugar, sifted 6-7 tbs whole milk 1/2 tsp peppermint extract green food colour paste (optional) Crystallised mint leaves and extra choc chips for decorating. This recipe will make a 7 inch cake which serves up to 24 portions. If you make this recipe, yay! Don't forget to use the #LoveYourKitchen in any tweets or posts! ------ MY TWEETS:   / jemmawilson   MY INSTAGRAM: @jemmajemma (watch out for the occasional swear word and lots of pics of food and dogs) and @cupcakejemma CAKESTAGRAM: @crumbsanddoilies THE CAKE BOOK: http://cupcakejemma.com SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY VIDS: http://crmbs.co/7TDm MORE CAKE: http://www.crumbsanddoilies.co.uk MORE FOODTUBE: http://crmbs.co/XLWc VISIT OUR SHOP - Crumbs & Doilies 1 Kingly Court London W1B 5PW