tagamints layer cake

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

I create this new cake recipe for the fans of Girl Scout cookies, combining Tagalongs and Thin Mints.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tagamints layer cake

  • CAKE
  • 1 3/4 c
    crushed Girl Scouts tagalongs cookies, divided
  • 1 3/4 c
    crushed Girl Scouts Thin Mints cookies, divided
  • 1 pkg
    white cake mix (18.25 oz)
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 4
    egg whites
  • 1 c
    crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    malted milk powder
  • 1/2 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c
    chocolate syrup
  • 2 tsp
    mint extract
  • TAGALONGS FILLING
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    chocolate milk
  • 3/4 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 c
    vanilla Greek yogurt
  • THIN MINTS FROSTING
  • 1 tube
    frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1
    packet instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3/4 c
    chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 c
    chocolate syrup
  • 3 tsp
    mint extract

How To Make tagamints layer cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • 2
    Sprinkle 1 cup crushed Tagalong cookies on one cake pan and sprinkle 1 cup crushed Thin mints cookies on another cake pan.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with an electric mixer at low speed for 5 minutes until moistened. Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
  • 4
    Divide the batter among the cake pans.
  • 5
    Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips into the Tagalongs pan and mix together.
  • 6
    Add the chocolate syrup and mint extract to the Thin Mints pan and mix together.
  • 7
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 5 minutes.
  • 8
    To make the Tagalongs filling, combine heavy cream, chocolate milk, peanut butter and Greek yogurt in a medium bowl and whisk together until blended. Set aside.
  • 9
    To make the Thin Mints frosting, combine the whipped topping, cream cheese, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate hazelnut spread, chocolate syrup and mint extract in a large bowl and mix together until smooth and creamy.
  • 10
    Place the Thin Mints cake on a serving plate. Spoon Tagalongs filling on top and spread in a thick layer. Sprinkle with remaining crushed Tagalongs cookies.
  • 11
    Place the Tagalongs cake on top of the Thin Mints cake. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with remaining crushed Thin Mints cookies. Refrigerate overnight.
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