Chocolate Mint Torte
Ingredients
4
Eggs
1
package
German Chocolate Cake Mix
2 layer size
1/3
cup
Cooking Oil
1/2
cup
Mint Flavored Semisweet Chocolate Pieces
2
tsp
Cooking Oil
2
pacakages
Dessert Topping Mix
2
packages
Cool Whip
1
cup
Water
Instructions
In large mixer bowl beat eggs til thick and lemon colored
Blend in cake mix, dry pudding mix, the 1/3 cup cooking oil and 1 cup water
Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9×1.5 inch round baking pans (Note: Jill makes the cake in a large rectangle sheet as well)
Cool thoroughly
Bake cakes at 350 degrees until done, about 30 minutes
Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans
Cool thorougly
Spile each cake layer in half crosswise for a total of 4 layers
Melt together mint-flavored chocolate pieces and the 2 teaspoons of cooking oil; stir well to combine
Prepare dessert topping mix according to package directions; set aside 2 cups cool whip for later
Place a second layer of cake atop and spread with half the remaining whipped topping
Place a second layer of cake atop, spread with half the melted chocolate
Repeat layers
Top layer should be chocolate
Frost sides of cake with the 2 cups reserved topping
Chill 2-3 hours; serve at room remp
Recipe Notes
Recipe – Jill Hoi Toi