MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE MINT LAYER CAKE

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With its minty, chocolate flavor and rich frosting, this cake tastes decadent. But it's really light! -Melissa Gleason, Sugar Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 container (2-1/4 ounces) prune baby food
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cake flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
FILLING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon mint extract
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
ICING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in baby food and vanilla. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For 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 cake layer., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cooled chocolate, sour cream and vanilla. Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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