Chocolate Mint Cake

Name: Chocolate Mint Cake
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups water; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon mint extract; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties; 2 cups shortening; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon mint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

18 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
2 cups confectioners' sugar
15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties
2 cups shortening
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2

Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

For filling, combine the shortening, water, vanilla and flavoring; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Mash patties; stir into filling.
4

For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the shortening, cocoa, water, extracts and flavoring until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
5

Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.