Holiday Peppermint Cake
Holiday Peppermint Cake is a festive treat that beautifully marries rich chocolate layers with refreshing peppermint. Topped with creamy frosting and adorned with crushed candy canes, this cake is an easy-to-make showstopper perfect for any holiday gathering. Its indulgent flavors and stunning presentation are sure to delight family and friends, making it an essential addition to your dessert table.
- 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Once completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and top with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg