{"id":974,"date":"2015-03-09T17:42:18","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T22:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deanasimmons.wordpress.com\/?p=974"},"modified":"2015-03-09T17:42:18","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T22:42:18","slug":"chocolate-mint-layer-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southernladycooking.com\/?p=974","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Mint Layer Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TOTAL TIME:\u00a0<\/strong>Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling<\/div>\n
YIELD:<\/strong>12 servings<\/div>\n
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Ingredients<\/strong><\/div>\n
1\/2 cup butter, softened<\/div>\n
1-3\/4 cups sugar<\/div>\n
3 eggs<\/div>\n
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/div>\n
1-3\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/div>\n
3\/4 teaspoon baking soda<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/div>\n
3\/4 cup 2% milk<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup water<\/div>\n
FILLING:<\/strong><\/div>\n
1 cup heavy whipping cream<\/div>\n
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar<\/div>\n
1\/8 teaspoon peppermint extract<\/div>\n
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional<\/div>\n
ICING:<\/strong><\/div>\n
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips<\/div>\n
1\/4 cup butter, cubed<\/div>\n
1\/3 cup evaporated milk<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/div>\n
1-1\/2 cups confectioners’ sugar<\/div>\n
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Directions<\/strong><\/div>\n
1.<\/strong>\u00a0Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the paper; set aside.<\/div>\n
2.<\/strong>\u00a0In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and water, beating well after each addition.<\/div>\n
3.<\/strong>\u00a0Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.<\/div>\n
4.<\/strong>\u00a0For 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 layer.<\/div>\n
5.<\/strong>\u00a0For icing, in a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in evaporated milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Frost and decorate cake. Chill 2 hours before slicing.\u00a0Yield:\u00a0<\/strong>12 servings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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