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Mint Chocolate Cake Recipe

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My husband works for a mint farmer, so I'm always looking for recipes with mint in them. I received this recipe at my bridal shower. My friend wrote "Easy and pretty" on the top corner of the recipe card - and it's so true.

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20-24 Servings
Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set. Yield: 20-24 servings.

Mint Chocolate Cake published in Country Extra March 2001, p49

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