Mint Chocolate Dream Cake with M&M Magic
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| Mint Chocolate Dream Cake with M&M Magic |
Mint Chocolate Dream Cake with M&M Magic 
Ingredients:
For the Mint Chocolate Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup crushed Mint Oreos
For the Creamy Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- ½ cup crushed Mint Oreos
For the Whipped Mint Oreo & M&M Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup crushed Mint Oreos and M&Ms (chopped)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and mint extracts.
3. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in crushed Mint Oreos.
4. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, mint extract, and crushed Mint Oreos. Mix until well combined.
6. Spread cheesecake filling between cooled cake layers. Refrigerate while preparing frosting.
7. In a bowl, whip together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mint extract. Fold in crushed Mint Oreos and M&Ms.
8. Frost the cake with the whipped mint Oreo and M&M frosting. Decorate as desired.
9. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy your Mint Chocolate Dream Cake with M&M Magic! 
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