Mint Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring
• TOPPING:
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
3. For topping, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir in extract. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set.