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chocolate minty layer cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

this is a cake recipe,it was based on tastes of home magazine,and it based on my favorite ice cream(mint chocolate chip).

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate minty layer cake

  • 1/2 c
    butter,softened
  • 1 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 4
    (1 ounce each)unsweetened chocolate squares,melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp
    mint extract
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    sodium-free salt
  • FILLING:
  • 1 c
    whipped topping
  • 3 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 tsp
    mint extract
  • 3 to 4
    drops green food coloring,optional
  • ICING:
  • 1 c
    (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp
    mint extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar

How To Make chocolate minty layer cake

  • 1
    Line two greased 9-inch round pans with waxed paper;set aside.In a mixing bowl,cream the butter and sugar.Add eggs,one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in chocolate and mint extract.
  • 2
    Combine milk and water.Combine the flour,baking soda and salt;add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture.Pour into prepared pans.Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • 3
    For filling,in a mixing bowl,beat the cream until it begins to thicken.Add confectioners'sugar and mint extract;beat until stiff peaks form.Beat in food coloring if desired.place one cake layer on a serving plate;spread with filling.Top with second cake.
  • 4
    For icing,in a mircowave-safe mixing bowl,melt chocolate chips and butter for 5 minutes;cool slightly.Beat in evaporated milk and mint extract.Gradually beat in confectioners'sugar sugar.Frost and decorate cake.Chill 2 hours before serving.

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