Grasshopper Earthquake Cake: Indulge in Minty Delight!
A decadent dessert that combines mint and chocolate flavors in a gooey cake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup green food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreos
- 1/2 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add green food coloring and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, add mint extract to the batter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg