Description
Delight in the festive charm of Chocolate Peppermint Cake, a luscious dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors. This moist cake, layered and frosted with creamy goodness, is perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together butter, eggs, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, whip together frosting ingredients until fluffy and frost generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (119g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For an intense flavor boost, consider using dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa. Decorate with crushed candy canes or melted chocolate for an extra festive touch.