St Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive and delicious Grasshopper Fudge Cake! This vibrant green cake features a creamy mint chocolate flavor, swirled with a touch of green, topped with rich fudge and a fluffy whipped topping. Inspired by a Betty Crocker recipe, this adaptation uses one or two jars of your favorite fudge for customizable sweetness. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 450.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for St Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake

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How to Make St Patricks Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare your favorite cake mix according to package directions, using water, oil, 1 ½ teaspoons mint extract, and egg whites only.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the prepared cake batter.
  4. In the reserved batter, stir in 3 drops of green food coloring.
  5. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the green batter (approximately 12-14 mounds) randomly onto the batter in the pan.
  7. Using a metal spatula or knife, create an S-shaped swirl design by cutting through the batters in one continuous motion. Rotate the pan ¼ turn and repeat the swirling motion for a more dramatic effect.
  8. Bake for 28-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges to loosen.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  11. Evenly spread 1-2 jars (16-32 oz) of your favorite fudge topping over the cooled cake.
  12. In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of whipped topping with ½ teaspoon mint extract, 9 drops of green food coloring, and a few drops of yellow food coloring until well combined and a light green color is achieved.
  13. Spread the whipped topping mixture evenly over the fudge layer.
  14. Garnish with your favorite St. Patrick's Day candy pieces (e.g., chocolate coins, shamrocks).
  15. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

35g

Carbs

23g