Chocolate Mint Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups water; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon mint extract; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties; 2 cups shortening; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon mint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
2 cups confectioners' sugar
15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties
2 cups shortening
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For filling, combine the shortening, water, vanilla and flavoring; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Mash patties; stir into filling.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the shortening, cocoa, water, extracts and flavoring until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size), 1-1/3 cups water, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mint Cake

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