Do you love mint chocolate ice cream? Then this chocolate mint layer cake is for you! Kids and adults will love this delicious cake flavor. Plus, it will leave your breath smelling nice!
Mint is often underappreciated as a dessert flavor outside of ice cream. We really think it deserves more time in the spotlight, which is why we're happy to have this cake recipe here for you. The sharp taste of mint will be wonderful when mixed with the sweetness of the chocolate.
Other Great Cake Flavors to Try
There are so many amazing cakes out there! These days, you can even find some truly unique cake recipes on social media. Some of them are a little too wild for our tastes, while others make interesting use of a variety of ingredients.
Once you've given this chocolate mint cake a try, you need to go ahead and try some other cakes. If you've never tried making gingerbread cake, give it a go this holiday season. Gingerbread cookies are great and all, but sometimes switching up holiday dessert is a welcome thing.
If you need a good cake to impress some guests during the spring or summer, orange cake should be your choice. Light in flavor, this cake is a hit with many. Vanilla frosting is the perfect choice for this particular type of cake.
Finally, you can't go wrong with a good coconut cake. Coconut cake can work at any time of the year, but it especially works well during the summer. Throw an island-themed dinner party and serve some delicious, homemade coconut cake at the end!
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Rich Chocolate Mint Layer Cake
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Ingredients
Frosting
2 (3-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup hot water
4 oz. (4 squares) semisweet chocolate, melted
Cake
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, ½ cup butter, vanilla and peppermint extract; blend until smooth.
3. Add powdered sugar alternately with hot water, beating until smooth. Add chocolate; blend well.
4. In another large bowl, combine 2 cups of the frosting mixture and ¼ cup butter; blend well. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Slowly add flour, baking soda, salt and milk; beat until smooth.
6. Pour batter evenly into greased and floured pans.
7. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely then frost with remaining frosting.
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