MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MINT CREAM CHEESE ICING/FROSTING

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Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing/Frosting image

I got this recipe from Group Recipes and it was SO good i HAD to post it here. I take no credit!! Thanks to Jovi_nutt! It tastes like a Thin Mint girl scout cookie or a York peppermint patty. It wasn't nearly as heavy as i thought, either!

Provided by chungry1

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk, hot
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature (reduced fat works well)
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour two 8 inch layer pans (or the equivalent).
  • Mix the sugar, sifted flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Slowly add the hot milk and butter while stirring.
  • Add the eggs and 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract.
  • Distribute evenly in the pans and bake for 25 minutes, or longer, until toothpick comes out clean.
  • For the icing, beat one stick of soft butter and the three room temperature packages of cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 5 cups of powdered sugar.

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