St Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a show-stopping Grasshopper Fudge Cake that’s as stunning as it is delicious! This decadent dessert layers rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy peppermint frosting tinted festive green, all topped with a luxurious ganache that drips down the sides for dramatic flair. Each slice is finished with a sprinkling of mint chocolate candies or festive sprinkles for a burst of flavor and color. Perfectly balanced between chocolatey indulgence and refreshing mint, this cake is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for your holiday gathering. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it’s a must-try recipe for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Get ready to impress your guests with this St. Patrick’s Day masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup mint chocolate candies or sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
Stir in the boiling water last; the batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring while beating. Add the heavy cream and beat until smooth and spreadable.
Spread a layer of mint frosting over one cake layer. Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Pour the ganache over the frosted cake, letting it drip down the sides. Allow the ganache to set for 15 minutes.
Decorate the top of the cake with mint chocolate candies or sprinkles.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 552.8 g | 709% | |
| Saturated Fat | 285.5 g | 1428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1220 mg | 407% | |
| Sodium | 5608 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1582.3 g | 575% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.6 g | 331% | |
| Total Sugars | 1230.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.9 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 932 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 53.0 mg | 294% | |
| Potassium | 3880 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
