This cake may seem still really lose when the baking is over especially in the middle, but place a toothpick an inch from the edge and if it's clean you are good to go. Also you can place foil around the pan bottom when you bake to make clean up easier. Have a glass of milk handy it is rich! This is a recipe I came up with and everyone asks for it towards the holidays. The mint adds that extra touch to make it like a peppermint mocha.