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Mint Bon Bon Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. chocolate chip ice cream
1/3 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
2 1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. soda
1/4 t. salt
1 c. sour milk
1 t. peppermint extract
2 - 3 drops green food coloring

Fudge Topping:
1 square (1 oz.) chocolate
1 T. butter
3/4 c. conf. sugar
1 T. boiling water

Peppermint Frosting:
2 1/2 T. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 t. peppermint extract
2 - 3 drops green food coloring

Directions:
Directions:
Measure ice cream by packing firmly into cup and leveling off. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour.
In a large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; beat till smooth. Add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, sour milk, extract, coloring and ice cream. Beat at low speed until well blended. Pour into greased and floured 8" pan. Bake at 350* for 35 - 40 minutes or until top springs back. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan. When completely cooled, place on serving plate; spread sides and top with fudge topping and then frost with peppermint frosting.
Fudge Topping:
Melt chocolate and butter in saucepan. Add sugar and water; beat. Thin with a few drops of water if necessary.
Peppermint Frosting:
In small saucepan, combine flour and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly; cool completely. In small mixer bowl, beat sugar and butter at high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add completely cooled flour mixture; continue beating at high speed, about 3 minutes, until it is the consistency of whipped cream. Blend in peppermint extract and food coloring.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was my father's favorite birthday cake. It takes a little time to put together, but is well worth it. A very heavy cake that is very rich.

 

 

 

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