St. Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake

The Grasshopper Fudge Cake is a popular dessert often enjoyed on St. Patrick’s Day. It combines the rich flavors of chocolate and mint, making it a delightful treat for the holiday.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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St. Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Irish Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Green food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Green sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the green food coloring and mint extract until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
7. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with green sprinkles.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the ganache to set. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.