Mint Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • Frosting:
  • 1 pkg chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 6 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

In a bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. For topping, in a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set.