Chocolate Mint Layer Cake with Mint Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Layer Cake with Mint Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups sugar; 2 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, hot; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, hot; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese; 5 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk, hot
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, hot
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet with waxed paper.
3
Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
4
Whisk in milk and melted butter, then eggs and 3/4 teaspoon extract.
5
Spread batter in pan.
6
Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
7
Cool cake in pan on rack.
8
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 teaspoon extract in large bowl to blend.
9
Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake.
10
Turn cake out onto work surface.
11
Peel off paper.
12
Cut cake crosswise in half.
13
Using spatula, place 1 cake half on platter; spread with 2 cups frosting.
14
Top with remaining cake half.
15
Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

2266

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

326

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups sugar, 2 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Layer Cake with Mint Cream Cheese Frosting 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 Layer Cake with Mint Cream Cheese Frosting

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