MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE MINT LAYER CAKE
With its minty, chocolate flavor and rich frosting, this cake tastes decadent. But it's really light! -Melissa Gleason, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in baby food and vanilla. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in food coloring if desired. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with second cake layer., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cooled chocolate, sour cream and vanilla. Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Faith Wangui
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny.
A_R GAMING
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate mint, but this cake was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist.
Sagar tamang
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still good. I think I'll try it with a different frosting next time.
DALIM ISLAM
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the mint frosting, but it was actually really good. The cake was moist and flavorful.
Sulueti Misi
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the mint frosting!
Games 4 Guys
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Ilyad Naveed
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too minty.
two killers
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper! It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey.
DEW DEW
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake layers to rise evenly, but the flavor was still good.
Gillot Gillot
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Donal Teyvi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. My family loved it!
Arsenal YT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The chocolate and mint flavors balanced each other out perfectly.
Jr Alvarez
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the mint frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.