Mint Swirl Fudge Cake
“Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavour for this colourful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet.” —Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 12servings | 15minutes | 40minutes + cooling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 12servings | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40minutes + cooling |
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix regular size
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp water divided
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup creme de menthe flavoring syrup or creme de menthe
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- green food colouring optional
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp baking cocoa
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted
- Glaze:
- 1-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate melted
- 2 to 3 tbsp water
- Crushed spearmint candies optional
- Crushed spearmint candies optional
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, cream cheese, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Remove 1-1/2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in creme de menthe syrup, extract, and if using, food colouring until blended.
- In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons water and cocoa powder until smooth; add to untinted batter. Add melted chocolate. Spoon half of the chocolate batter into prepared pan. Carefully top with green batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining chocolate batter.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, chocolate and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over cake; if desired, sprinkle with crushed candies.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 436 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fibre), 6g protein.
