Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint. This visually stunning and delicious dessert captures the essence of cozy winter nights, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet escape on chilly afternoons. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form. Frost cooled cakes with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg