GRASSHOPPER CAKE
Mint chocolate cleverly cut into the shape of footballs, plus a thick layer of buttercream, embellish this chocolate cake that's perfect for any Super Bowl party.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-by-12-inch cake pan. Line bottom with parchment, then butter parchment, and dust with cocoa powder. Tap out excess.
- Whisk cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, warm water, milk, sour cream, butter, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert cake onto rack, and let cool. Cake will keep, unfrosted and covered, overnight.
- Make the frosting: Mix whites and sugar in a mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Heat, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Add butter, several tablespoons at a time, whisking after each addition. Add creme de menthe and vanilla, and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Using a paring knife, cut corners off mint candies to shape each into a football. Press 3 sprinkles onto each, using frosting as glue. Frost cooled cake. Arrange footballs on cake in 4 rows of 3. Cake will keep, covered, for up to 4 days. Slice just before serving.
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Najma Saleem
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and mint in this cake. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Aaaa Ffff
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. The frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and mint flavor.
Mwila Chapewa
[email protected]This grasshopper cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Chioma Lois
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Kato Frank
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dorcas Jeggs
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could have used more frosting.
Gabby
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Adetimole Damilare
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Munni Gupta
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Myrah Soon
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of chocolate and mint is divine. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Norma Abila
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
Felly Nyamboki
[email protected]This grasshopper cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.