Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake Recipe

June 01, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

If you’re looking for a festive holiday dessert, look no further than this delightful Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake. It’s an easy-to-make and delicious cake that’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. To make this cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy, for garnish
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

To make this delicious cake, start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Then, add the buttermilk and mix until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before continuing.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, peppermint extract and heavy cream until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to cool completely before continuing.

Once the cakes and peppermint filling have cooled, spread the peppermint filling over the top of one of the cakes. Place the second cake on top of the first, pressing down slightly. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top of the cake. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

This delicious cake has an estimated nutrition information of:

Calories: 361 kcal
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Sodium: 192 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 55 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 33 g
Protein: 5 g

This delicious Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It’s easy-to-make yet full of flavor and festive holiday cheer. So, don’t wait any longer, give this recipe a try and let us know how you like it.

If you’re looking for more holiday dessert recipes, check out our other recipes for cakes, cookies, pies and more. We’re sure that you’ll find something that you’ll love. Enjoy!