CHOCOLATE MINT CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat.Combine heavy cream,half and half and1 cup butterscotch ice cream topping,cook for 5 minutes,stirring occasionally.Remove from heat.
• Pour into two 9-inch round cake pans.Sprinkle evenly with chopped pretzels.
• In a large bowl,combine cake mix,water,oil egg whites,3 teaspoons mint extract and butterscotch chips at low speed until moistened.Beat for 2 minutes at high speed.
• Carefully spoon the batter over butterscotch/pretzel mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes,or until a toothpick inserted a center comes out clean.
• Cool completely for 5 minutes.Remove from the pans and place them on a wire rack.
• In a medium bowl,whisk whipped topping,cream cheese,hot fudge sauce and remaining mint extract together for 6 minutes until combined.Set aside.
• To assemble the cake,place one layer on a serving plate,butterscotch side up.Spoon remaining butterscotch ice cream topping,add 1 cup mint chocolate chips evenly.
• Top with the second layer.Spread the frosting on top and sides of the cake.Sprinkle remaining mint chocolate chips.Store in refrigerator in 2 hours before serving.