MINT CAKE

Mint Cake image

"My sister and I like to bake this 'cool' mint cake when we were learning to cook...and I still enjoy making it today," reports Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon mint extract, divided
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 5 drops green food coloring

Steps:

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract to batter; beat well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 24 holes in cake. Spread pudding evenly over cake. Combine the whipped topping, food coloring and remaining extract; spread over pudding. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.