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Chocolate Mint Cake

This lovely layered cake takes some time to prepare, but cake mix gives it a head start. The mint flavor is so refreshing after a holiday meal.—Debbie Taylor, White Bluff, Tennessee

16 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon mint extract
FILLING:
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
2 cups confectioners' sugar
15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties
FROSTING:
2 cups shortening
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, oil and extract;
beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at

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Chocolate Mint Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For filling, combine the shortening, water, vanilla and flavoring;
gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Mash patties; stir
into filling.
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the shortening, cocoa, water,
extracts and flavoring until smooth; gradually add confectioners'
sugar and mix well.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the
filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and
sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 729 calories, 42 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 266 mg sodium, 86 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.