Mint Chocolate Earthquake Cake: A Must-Try St. Patrick’s Day Delight!
A deliciously rich and festive Mint Chocolate Earthquake Cake that cracks and oozes with green, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- 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
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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 well combined.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving to allow the cake to crack and ooze.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, consider adding mint extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg