Grasshopper Cake
The Grasshopper Cake gets its name from the green color and mint flavor, resembling a grasshopper insect.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix
- 1 teaspoon Mint extract
- 4 drop Green food coloring
- 2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Mint chocolate chips
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Add mint extract and green food coloring. Mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for the recommended time on the package.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in mint chocolate chips.
- Cut the cooled cake into two or three layers horizontally.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream mixture on top.
- Repeat with the remaining layers, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.