Turn of the Century Minted Devil's Food Layer Cake Recipe

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Turn of the Century Minted Devil's Food Layer Cake
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  1. For Cake: Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter two 9-inch square cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with waxed paper. Butter and flour waxed paper. Bring 3/4 cup water to simmer in saucepan. Place cocoa in small bowl. Gradually whisk in hot water. Whisk in buttermilk and extract. Mix flour and baking soda in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with cocoa-buttermilk mixture in 2 batches each, beating just until combined. Divide batter between prepared cake pans. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake until tester inserted into center of each cake comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 15 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn out cakes onto foil-lined racks. Carefully peel paper from cakes and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
  2. For Frosting: Bring whipping cream and corn syrup to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth and melted. Stir in peppermint extract. Refrigerate until mixture just thickens to spreading consistency, stirring frequently, about 2 hours. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 2 cups frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Using icing spatula, spread remaining frosting in thick decorative swirls over top and sides of cake. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; cover with cake dome and let stand at room temperature.) Garnish cake with mint leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 937.83 Kcal (3927 kJ)
Calories from fat 463.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.5g 79%
Cholesterol 144.16mg 48%
Sodium 275.15mg 11%
Potassium 608.15mg 13%
Total Carbs 131.29g 44%
Sugars 117.03g 468%
Dietary Fiber 7.76g 31%
Protein 8.92g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 150.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.69 Kcal (1397 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.33g 79%
Cholesterol 51.29mg 48%
Sodium 97.9mg 11%
Potassium 216.39mg 13%
Total Carbs 46.71g 44%
Sugars 41.64g 468%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 31%
Protein 3.17g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 26%
Calcium 53.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.2
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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