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Grasshopper Cake

Grasshopper Cake

This Grasshopper Cake has layers of moist mint cake, chocolate fudge, and creme de menthe-infused whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 pan
  • electric mixer
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 box Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix 15.25 ounces
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • cups water
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites from 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup creme de menthe syrup or liqueur

Toppings

  • 2 cups thick hot fudge topping
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip 'Extra Creamy'
  • ¼ cup creme de menthe syrup or liqueur
  • chopped Andes Mints optional garnish

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. With non-stick spray, lightly spray the bottom only of a light-colored metal 9'' x 13'' pan.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, flour, water, oil, and egg whites on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl well, then turn mixer up to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes more. It's ok if the batter is a bit lumpy. Stir in the creme de menthe syrup. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out just clean. Top of cake should be slightly mounded, with a very small amount of browning. Set cake on a rack to cool completely.

Toppings

  • Once cake has cooled, gently spread fudge topping very evenly over the cake. If your hot fudge has been in the fridge, be sure to let it come to room temperature first, so it spreads easier.
  • In a medium bowl, gently fold together Cool Whip and creme de menthe syrup. Spread mixture evenly over the fudge layer.
  • Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the cake chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple hours before serving for the best flavor and texture. If desired, garnish individual pieces of cake with chopped Andes Mints.

Notes

Cake mixes have changed over the years. This recipe originally called for a white cake mix 'with pudding in the mix'. For best results, use Extra Creamy Cool Whip for stability.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 51mgSugar: 24g
Keyword Chocolate Fudge, Creme de Menthe, easy dessert, Grasshopper Cake, Layer Cake, Mint Cake
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