minty oats layer cake

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

For this oats layer cake recipe (the fifth one I've created), I was inspired by mint chocolate chip ice cream.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For minty oats layer cake

  • 3 c
    rolled oats, divided
  • 1 c
    mint fudge baking chunks
  • 1 c
    chocolate milk
  • 8 tsp
    mint extract, divided
  • 1 1/4 c
    Junior Mints, divided
  • 1 box
    devil's food cake mix
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 3 Tbsp
    malted milk powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 3/4 c
    cane sugar
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 3
    drops green food coloring

How To Make minty oats layer cake

  • 1
    In a medium jar, mix 1 cup rolled oats, mint fudge baking chunks, chocolate milk and 2 teaspoons mint extract together with a fork for 30 seconds until combined.
  • 2
    Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9" round cake pans with cooking spray. Divide 1 cup junior mints between the pans.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, malted milk powder and 2 teaspoons mint extract; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the mint oats mixture into the cake batter. Beat again on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Pour into the cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted a center comes out clean. Cool completely for 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats and cane sugar. Saute for 5 minutes or until the oats are caramelized.
  • 7
    Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons mint extract; mix well and set aside.
  • 8
    In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, remaining mint extract and green food coloring; whisk well for 5 minutes until blended.
  • 9
    Place a layer of cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting on top of the cake. Add sauteed oats mixture and remaining junior mints and spread evenly.
  • 10
    Place a second cooled cake on top. Spread the remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake. Garnish with 1/4 cup sauteed oats on top.
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