Chocolate Mint Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Mint Layer Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract; 3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

19 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the paper; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and water, beating well after each addition.
3

Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
4

For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in food coloring if desired. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with second layer.
5

For icing, in a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in evaporated milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost and decorate cake. Chill 2 hours before slicing.