Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing/Frosting Recipe

Name: Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing/Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups milk, hot; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature (reduced fat works well); 5 cups powdered sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk, hot
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature (reduced fat works well)
5 cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour two 8 inch layer pans (or the equivalent).
3
Mix the sugar, sifted flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
4
Slowly add the hot milk and butter while stirring.
5
Add the eggs and 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract.
6
Distribute evenly in the pans and bake for 25 minutes, or longer, until toothpick comes out clean.
7
For the icing, beat one stick of soft butter and the three room temperature packages of cream cheese until smooth.
8
Add 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 5 cups of powdered sugar.

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 ¼ cups sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing/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.

Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing/Frosting

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