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Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

Name: Mint Swirl Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup creme de menthe flavoring syrup or creme de menthe; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; Green food coloring, optional; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; GLAZE:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted; 2 to 3 tablespoons water; Crushed spearmint candies, optional

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 17, 2023

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet. —Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri

Greasing Fluted (Bundt) Tube Pans

To remove cakes easily, use solid shortening to grease plain and fluted tube pans.

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Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1/4 cup creme de menthe flavoring syrup or creme de menthe
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
glaze:

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Crushed spearmint candies, optional

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.

2
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, cream cheese, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Remove 1-1/2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in creme de menthe syrup, extract and, if desired, food coloring until blended.
3
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons water and cocoa until smooth; add to untinted batter. Add chocolate. Spoon half the chocolate batter into prepared pan. Carefully top with green batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining chocolate batter.
4
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
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.