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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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FROSTING:
6 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/2 c Butter, softened
1/2 t Vanilla
1/2 t Peppermint extract
6 c Powdered sugar
1/4 c Hot water
4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
CAKE:
2 c Frosting, prepared as dir'd.
1/4 c Butter, softened
3 Eggs
2 c Flour
1 1/2 t Baking soda
1 t Salt
3/4 c Milk
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. In
large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 c butter, vanilla and peppermint
extracts; blend until smooth. Ad powdered sugar alternately with hot
water,
beating until smooth. Blend in chocolate.
In another large bowl, combine 2 c of the frosting mixture and 1/4 c
butter;
blend well. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Ad flour, baking soda,
salt and milk; beat until smooth. Pour batter evenly into greased and
floured
pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
To assemble cake, place one layer, top side down, on serving plate; spread
with about 1/4 of frosting. Top with second layer, top side up. Spread
sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator.
