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Receta #BundtAMonth: Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Creme de Menthe
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Ingredientes
- 3 cups (378 g) AP flour
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 3/4 t salt
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 t peppermint extract
- 2 t vanilla
- 3 T creme de menthe
- 1 T heavy cream
- 3/4 cup low fat sour cream
- For the glaze:
- 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3-4 T creme de menthe, to taste
- a few drops of peppermint extract, to taste
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