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. —Virginia Horst, Mesa, Washington
Mint Chocolate Cake
Mint Chocolate Cake
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 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
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Directions
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 276 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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