Easy Mint Swirl Chocolate Cake (Betty Crocker)

Name: Easy Mint Swirl Chocolate Cake (Betty Crocker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large eggs; ⅛ teaspoon mint extract; 3 drops food coloring green; 1 package cake mix, devils food; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (semi-sweet); 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon mint extract; 2 drops food coloring 1 or 2 drops, green; 1 tablespoon corn syrup, light; 3 teaspoons water 3 to 4 teaspoons

Servings: persons

6 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large eggs
⅛ teaspoon mint extract
3 drops food coloring green
1 package cake mix, devils food
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops food coloring 1 or 2 drops, green
1 tablespoon corn syrup, light
3 teaspoons water 3 to 4 teaspoons

1
Grease and flour a bundt cake pan (tube pan, fluted).
2
Set oven to preheat to 325F (160C).
3
In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
4
Beat in granulated sugar, 1 egg, 18 teaspoon peppermint extract and 3 drops food color until smooth; set aside.
5
In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, the butter and 2 eggs on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
6
Pour into pan.
7
Spoon cream cheese filling over batter.
8
Bake 42 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan 15 minutes.
10
Turn pan upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof plate; remove pan.
11
Cool completely, about 1 hour.
12
In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted; set aside.
13
For glaze, mix powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 to 2 drops food color, the corn syrup and enough of the 3 to 4 teaspoons water to make a thick glaze that can be easily drizzled.
14
Drizzle over cake.
15
Immediately spoon melted chocolate over glaze in 1/2-inch-wide ring.
16
Working quickly, pull toothpick through chocolate to make swirls.
17
Refrigerate until serving time.
18
Store in refrigerator.
19
TIPS
20
Sprinkling with coarsely chopped chocolate mint candies makes this already-incredible cake even more decadent!
21
The vegetable shortening keeps the melted chocolate chips smooth.
22
Butter and margarine contain more water than shortening, so they cannot be substituted.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces cream cheese softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 large eggs, ⅛ teaspoon mint extract, and more.

Yes, Easy Mint Swirl Chocolate Cake (Betty Crocker) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!