MOJITO CAKE

Mojito Cake image

Slices of tender white cake feature pretty flecks of fresh mint. The rum glaze and whipped cream garnish are great!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 cup unflavored carbonated water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
3 egg whites
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
15 fresh mint leaves, if desired
Shredded lime peel, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix glaze ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; continue to boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until glaze has thickened slightly.
Poke warm cake every inch with fork tines. Pour glaze slowly over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until soft peaks form. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, mint leaf and shredded lime peel. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g