Mint Chocolate Cake With Mint Cream Cheese Icing Frosting

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I got this recipe from group recipes and it was so good i had to post it here. I take no credit!! thanks to jovi_nutt! it tastes like a thin mint girl scout cookie or a york peppermint patty. it wasn't nearly as heavy as i thought, either!!

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease and flour two 8 inch layer pans.

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Mix the sugar , sifted flour , sifted cocoa powder , baking soda , and salt in a bowl.

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Slowly add the hot milk and butter while stirring.

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Add the eggs and 3 / 4 tsp of peppermint extract.

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Distribute evenly in the pans and bake for 25 minutes , or longer , until toothpick comes out clean.

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For the icing , beat one stick of soft butter and the three room temperature packages of cream cheese until smooth.

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Add 3 / 4 tsp of peppermint extract and 5 cups of powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

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sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, milk, unsalted butter, eggs, peppermint extract, cream cheese, powdered sugar