Candy Cane Chocolate Cake
Candy Cane Chocolate Cake is a festive dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Each slice offers a moist chocolate layer topped with fluffy peppermint frosting and adorned with crushed candy canes, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake captures the spirit of the season in every delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and peppermint extract until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with peppermint-infused buttercream and garnishing with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg