Mint-Cookie Cake Recipe: A Gourmet Flavor For Any Occassion

If you are willing to branch out from the three basic “kid” flavor cakes and try something beyond vanilla, chocolate or yellow, I have the recipe for you!  A great cake taste sensation is Mint Cookie.  A gourmet cake flavor is easier than you think.

• 30 mint Oreos crushed
• 1 package plain white cake mix
• 1 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  

• Add package of cake mix, then wet ingredients mixing slightly as you add each one
• When all wet ingredients are added, blend well until there are no lumps
• Fold in crushed Oreos
• Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out of center clean

• Bake, decorate, celebrate is an excellent cooking guide for pan conversions and cooking times
• Bake cake 2-3 days ahead of time, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and place in freezer; this will make the cake extra moist.  
• Level, fill, and frost while frozen.  Serve thawed.

 No cake would be complete without a wonderful filling.

• 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup powder sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons real vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Cook milk and flour until thick in saucepan over medium heat
• Allow to cool completely then pass through a sieve to remove any possible lumps
• Cream butter, shortening, and sugar for 4 minutes
• Add flour and milk mixture
• Beat 4 minutes
• Add vanilla and salt, and mix on high until light and fluffy
• If desired, tint green
• Fold in crushed mint Oreos

Use your favorite frosting recipe to frost cake; cream cheese icing not recommended.

Eat and enjoy!