Chocolate Mint Layer Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup water
• FILLING:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
• ICING:
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar