St Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake Recipe Foodcom

GRASSHOPPER FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
• Make cake batter as directed on box, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mint extract with the water. Reserve 1 cup batter. Stir 3 drops of the green food color into reserved batter; set aside. Pour remaining batter into pan.
• Drop green batter by generous tablespoonfuls randomly in 12 to 14 mounds onto batter in pan. Cut through batters with metal spatula or knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pan one-fourth turn; repeat cutting for swirled design.
• Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Carefully spread fudge topping evenly over cake. In medium bowl, stir whipped topping, remaining 1/2 teaspoon mint extract, remaining 9 drops green food color and the yellow food color until blended. Spread whipped topping mixture evenly over fudge. Garnish with candy pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.

GRASSHOPPER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake mix according to the directions, except use only 1 cup water and add 1/3 cup creme de menthe and 1/4 cup creme de cacao.
• Bake in a 9x13-inch pan.
• When cool, spread fudge topping over cake.
• Mix 1/4 cup creme de menthe with Cool Whip and spread over cake.
• Keep refrigerated.

SHAMROCK TOFFEE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the milk and chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted.
• Add the butter and salt; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in toffee bits ans extract. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
• Using foil, remove frdge from pan; carefully remove foil. Cut fudge into 1 inch squares.
• Place the frosting in a small resealable plastic bag; tint with food coloring. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; pipe a shamrock onto each square.