Do you Love Chocolate & Mint?

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Well I found a great recipe, and I baked it for my residents and they loved it. It's called "Irish Chocolate cake", and it is to die for. Here is the recipe. It is really easy to make! 2 sticks of butter ( for cake) 1 stick of butter ( for mint) 6 tablespoons of butter ( for the glaze ) 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 3/4 cup baking cocoa 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon mint extract 4 drops food coloring 1 cup chocolate chips Heat oven to 350, grease 13 x 9 inch baking pan. In a bowl place 2 sticks of butter , cover microwave until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, beat well. Add cocoa, flour, and baking powder, beat until well blended , pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. When done cool completely. For Mint cream, combine powedered sugar, 1 stick of butter, water, mint extract, and food coloring, beat until smooth. Spread evenly on cake, cover the entire cake. Refridgerate until chilled. Chocolate glaze: Place chocloate chips and 6 tablesppons of butter in a bowl. Microwave until smooth when stirred. Cool slightly, pour over chilled dessert. Cover and refrigerate. This is a wonderful dessert for any occasion!