MINT BON BON CAKE

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This one is from the 20th annual Pillsbury bakeoff. You can use 1/2 pint of peppermint bon bon's instead of the chocolate chip mint ice cream.

Provided by sweetcakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chocolate chip mint chocolate chip ice cream
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups pillsbury all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2-1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 -3 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup chocolate fudge topping
chocolate shavings (to garnish)
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 -3 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Measure ice cream by packing firmly into cup and leveling off. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour to soften.
  • In large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg; beat until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, buttermilk, peppermint extract, food coloring and softened ice cream.
  • Beat at low speed until well blended, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour into generously greased and lightly floured 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 35 to 40 minutes until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • When completely cooled, place on serving plate; spread sides and top with fudge ice cream topping.
  • Frost with Peppermint Frosting. Garnish with shaved chocolate.
  • Peppermint Frosting:.
  • In small saucepan, combine flour and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly; cool completely.
  • In small mixer bowl, beat sugar and butter at high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add completely cooled flour mixture; continue beating at high speed, about 3 minutes, until it is the consistency of whipped cream.
  • Blend in peppermint extract and food coloring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 504.3, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 33, Protein 6

James Gann
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This cake is a keeper!


Zake Dagger
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Najiib Osman
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Thessa Hartman
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great.


Ali Qamar
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Ahmad Yameen
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


bijay budo
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This cake was a big hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the mint flavor.


Joshua Rodriguez
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The cake was easy to make, but it didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Joe LaPlant
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves mint.


Mortisthepro
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this cake. The mint flavor was not overpowering, and the cake itself was very moist.


Shahalom Khan1
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.


Adr
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This cake is so refreshing and delicious. The mint flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy.


information teach
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Eomn
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the mint frosting was the perfect finishing touch.