Andes Mint Chocolate Poke Cake Recipes

MINT CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9X13 pan.
• Prepare cake according to package instructions. Remove from oven once baked and use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in even intervals all over the top of the cake (about 1" apart). Make sure to only poke the holes about 3/4 of the way into the cake- don't go all the way to the bottom.
• Remove the lid from the fudge and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Remove and stir and then microwave again for another 30 seconds, stirring until smooth. If the hot fudge is still too thick to pour, you can warm it for another 15-30 seconds. Pour the hot fudge evenly all over the top of the cake.
• Let the cake cool completely and then make the pudding layer. Mix the pudding mix and milk together for 2 minutes and then pour over the cooled cake.
• Place in the fridge to set up for 1-2 hours.
• Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form and then add the sugar, mint extract and green food coloring. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form and then spread over the cake.
• Sprinkle the chopped Andes mints on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

ANDES MINT CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Prepare cake per the package instructions.
• Pour into prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a testercomes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and poke holes all over the top of the cake.
• Heat the hot fudge for 30 seconds, until it is relatively smooth.
• Pour over the cake while hot.
• Let cool completely.
• In a bowl mix together pudding mix and 2 cups of milk for 2 minutes.
• Pour over cooled cake.
• Place in the fridge and let stand for about an hour.
• Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
• Slowly add sugar and mint extract.
• Beat until stiff peaks.
• Add food coloring and stir until combined.
• Spread whipped topping over the top of the cake.
• Sprinkle with chopped candies.
• Store in the fridge.

MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions, using a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set.

ANDES MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of three 8 inch cake pans with wax paper and spray the sides of the pan with cooking spray. Bring some water to a boil and keep it simmering while you mix the other ingredients. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat with mixer until combined. Add 1 cup of the boiling water and carefully stir until it is mixed in. Beat for 1 1/2 minutes with mixer. Shake the chopped Andes Mints in a ziploc bag with a tablespoon of flour, until they are lightly coated. Fold the mints into the batter and pour into prepared pans. Bake for 20-23 minutes (until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean). Mint Buttercream Frosting: Mix butter, sugar, vanilla, peppermint and food coloring on low speed in large mixing bowl. Gradually add milk until you reach the desired consistency. Keep covered. Ganache: Place the chocolate chips in a metal bowl. Heat cream over medium heat. Watch it closely and immediately remove from heat when it starts to boil. Pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes. Then slowly stir the mixture until all the chips have completely melted. Stir in the vanilla. Allow the ganache to cool and slightly thicken before you use it. Let it sit at room temperature for a couple hours, or put in the refrigerator if you want to speed things up. Start pouring the ganache over the center of your cake, and slowly move outward in circles. You can actually cut this recipe in half and still have enough to cover the cake. But you will love having leftovers to pour over ice cream, drizzle over cupcakes...so many possibilities! Cover and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

ANDES MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Line the bottom of three eight inch cake pans with wax paper and spray the sides of the pan with cooking spray. Bring some water to a boil and keep it simmering while you mix the other ingredients.
• In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat with mixer until combined.
• Add 1 cup of the boiling water and carefully stir until it is mixed inches Beat for 1 1/2 minutes with mixer. Shake the chopped Andes Mints in a ziploc bag with a tablespoon of flour, until they are lightly coated. Fold the mints into the batter and pour into prepared pans. Bake for 20-23 minutes (until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
• MINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:.
• Mix butter, sugar, vanilla, peppermint and food coloring on low speed in large mixing bowl. Gradually add milk until you reach the desired consistency. Keep covered.
• GANACHE:.
• Place chocolate chops in a metal bowl. Heat cream over medium heat. Watch it closely and immediately remove from heat when it starts to boil. Pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes. Then slowly stir the mixture until all the chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the vanilla.
• Allow the ganache to cool and slightly thicken before you use it. Let it sit at room temperature for a couple hours, or put in the refrigerator if you want to speed things up. Start pouring the ganache over the center of your cake, and slowly move outward in circles.
• You can actually cut this recipe and still have enough to cover the cake. But you will love having leftovers to pour over ice cream, drizzle over cupcakes -- so many possibilities! Cover and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

THIN MINT POKE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions (Betty Crocker calls for the water, oil, and eggs as listed above).
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
• Using a fork or spoon handle, poke holes over the entire cake after taking it from the oven.
• Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
• Heat up hot fudge in the microwave, then drizzle and spread over the top of the cake.
• To make the frosting, beat together butter, milk, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
• Spread over the cooled cake.
• Sprinkle on chopped Andes Mints and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.