Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a delightful dessert that marries rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint, creating a festive treat perfect for any occasion. This moist, layered cake is infused with peppermint extract and topped with creamy frosting, making it an irresistible centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy get-togethers. Easy to prepare yet impressively delicious, this cake will leave your guests craving more!
- 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
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk, oil, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cool, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; frost the cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg