GRASSHOPPER CAKE

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Bake this delicious grasshopper cake using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour that's a perfect dessert for any gathering.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/4 cup white crème de menthe*
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 egg whites
1 jar (12 oz) fudge topping
3 tablespoons white crème de menthe or crème de menthe-flavored syrup*
4 drops green food color
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. Beat flour, sugar, shortening, milk, 1/4 cup crème de menthe, the baking powder, salt and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in egg whites on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely.
  • Spread fudge topping over cake. Carefully fold 3 tablespoons crème de menthe and the food color into whipped topping; spread over cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg

Brittany Lee
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I'm not a fan of mint, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The mint flavor is subtle and refreshing.


TK Root
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Savannah Sweat
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I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a nice change from my usual chocolate cake.


Iromba Julius
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Asfa Ghulam
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry.


Kayla Tackett
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Instructions Optional
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This cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.


Muhammad Fawad
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I had some trouble finding the ingredients for this cake. I ended up having to substitute a few things.


Amna Shoaib
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I was a bit disappointed with this cake. It was too sweet for my taste.


Tirjok Samrat
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Cameron Thomas
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I'm not usually a fan of mint desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy.


Reggie McPherson
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Geoff Clayton
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent.


Nazmeen Akhtar
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint in this cake. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


thomas manning
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This cake is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Nicolas Gonz√°lez
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now my go-to dessert for potlucks.


Amber Gillani
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Angomuso Nkosi
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This grasshopper cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.