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Mint Chocolate Cake

Name: Mint Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

24 servings

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

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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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