CHOCOLATE MINT CAKE

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This lovely layered cake takes some time to prepare, but cake mix gives it a head start. The mint flavor is so refreshing after a holiday meal.-Debbie Taylor, White Bluff, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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
FILLING:
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
FROSTING:
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

Steps:

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., 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., For filling, combine the shortening, water, vanilla and flavoring; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Mash patties; stir into filling., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the shortening, cocoa, water, extracts and flavoring until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Fat 42g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.