St. Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
St. Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake for a festive dessert
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons mint extract
3 egg whites
12 drops green food coloring
2 jars hot fudge topping
8 ounces frozen whipped topping , thawed
5 drops yellow food coloring
Andes mints candies , unwrapped and cut into pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
490
Sugar
60g
Fat
20g
St. Patrick's Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake is a spin on the classic grasshopper cocktail. This cake is made with a white cake mix, mint extract and green food coloring for a festive and fun dessert that is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. To make this cake, the white cake mix is prepared and baked, then topped with a layer of warm hot fudge before being finished off with a layer of whipped topping and Andes mints candies. This cake is an indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 13x9-inch pan
2.In a large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, mint extract, egg whites and green food color with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
3.Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
4.Pour into pan. Bake 29 to 34 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5.Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
6.In a microwavable bowl, microwave 2 cups of the hot fudge topping uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth and heated through; spread over cooled cake. Place cake in refrigerator while preparing whipped topping.
7.In large bowl, beat whipped topping, remaining 1/2 cup hot fudge topping and yellow food color with electric mixer on medium speed until blended with small amount of the food color.
8.Spread whipped topping mixture over fudge topping layer.
9.Sprinkle with candy pieces.
10.Store covered in refrigerator.

PROS

This cake is a fun and festive St.
Patrick’s Day dessert that is sure to impress guests.
It is easy to make and can be prepared a day in advance.

The combination of mint and chocolate is a classic pairing that is loved by many.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, sugar and fat due to the use of cake mix and toppings.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Mint has been shown to have digestive benefits and can help relieve symptoms of indigestion and nausea.

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