CREME DE MENTHE CAKE

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A rich Bundt cake that's half green creme de menthe and half chocolate, topped with creme de menthe flavored cream cheese frosting. I leave off the nuts and coconut. From Flavors, a San Antonio Junior League cookbook, credited to Mrs. Wilbur F. Littleton, Jr. (Jean Richards).

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 3/4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup green creme de menthe
4 eggs
1 cup Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted (powdered sugar)
2 tablespoons creme de menthe
chopped nuts (optional)
coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, oil and creme de menthe.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating about 10 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour 2/3 of this mixture into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Add chocolate syrup to remaining batter; pour over other batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool completely and frost.
  • FROSTING: Combine cream cheese and butter, mixing well. Add vanilla, stir in powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Stir in creme de menthe, nuts and cocount, if desired.

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