Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a festive indulgence that blends rich chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. This easy-to-make dessert features moist layers of chocolate cake, complemented by creamy peppermint frosting and topped with crushed candy canes for added texture. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings, each slice offers a delightful burst of flavor that will impress your guests and create cherished memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with peppermint buttercream once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg