Grasshopper Cake Recipe

Name: Grasshopper Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk; 3 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped; 1 to 2 drops green food coloring; 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping; 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract; Basic Chocolate Cake, baked and cooled

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
3 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
1 to 2 drops green food coloring
3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Basic Chocolate Cake, baked and cooled

1
Make the filling: Bring the milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, peppermint extract, egg and egg yolk in a medium heatproof bowl until smooth.
3
Gradually whisk half of the hot milk into the sugar mixture, then return to the pan with the remaining milk.
4
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a bowl (strain through a fine-mesh sieve if it looks lumpy), then stir in the white chocolate and green food coloring until the chocolate melts.
6
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
7
Stir in the chocolate chips.
8
Make the topping: Beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Assemble the cake: Put 1 cake layer on a platter; spread the filling on top, stopping 1/2 inch from the edge.
10
Top with the second cake layer and press down gently.
11
Top with the whipped cream and chocolate chips.
12
Photograph by Levi Brown

732

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, 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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