Holiday Peppermint Cake
Holiday Peppermint Cake is the perfect festive dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a refreshing peppermint twist. Topped with fluffy whipped cream frosting, this delightful cake becomes a showstopper at any holiday gathering. Its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor will have everyone reaching for seconds, making it an instant favorite among family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg