Mint Patty Cake

Couldn't resist telling you about this one!! "Every slice of this dreamy layer cake it full of cool peppermint".
(serves 16)

Cake:
1 regular size devil's food cake mix
1&1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 t. mint extract

Frosting:
4 cups white chocolate* chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 T. butter
9 chocolate covered peppermint patties, finely chopped
Additional peppermint patties for decoration

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 secs. Beat on med. for 2 mins. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" round cake pans. Bake at 350 for 18-22 mins. or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 mins. before removing to wire racks to cool completely. To make frosting: place white chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Chill for 30 mins.; stirring once. Beat on high for 2-3 or until soft peaks form and frosting is light and fluffy. Set aside 2&1/2 cups for frosting. Stir chopped patties into remaining frosting. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the pepper mint patty filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with reserved frosting. Store in the fridge. Decorate with additional patties placing them vertically around the edge of the top. Serve with an Irish Coffee!!

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Love,

MM