Grasshopper Cake Recipe

Name: Grasshopper Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for pan; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs lightly beaten; 3/4 cup warm water; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for pan; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 ounces unsalted butter softened and cut into tablespoons; 2 1/2 tablespoons creme de menthe; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs lightly beaten
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for pan
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
6 ounces unsalted butter softened and cut into tablespoons
2 1/2 tablespoons creme de menthe
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-by-12-inch cake pan. Line bottom with parchment, then butter parchment, and dust with cocoa powder. Tap out excess.
2
Whisk cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, warm water, milk, sour cream, butter, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
3
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert cake onto rack, and let cool. Cake will keep, unfrosted and covered, overnight.
4
Make the frosting: Mix whites and sugar in a mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Heat, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Remove from heat. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Add butter, several tablespoons at a time, whisking after each addition. Add creme de menthe and vanilla, and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Frost cooled cake. Cake will keep, covered, for up to 4 days. Slice just before serving.

1497

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for pan, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Grasshopper 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.

Grasshopper Cake

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