Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a festive delight that combines rich chocolate layers with refreshing peppermint frosting. This indulgent dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, bringing nostalgia and warmth to every bite. Each slice features a moist, flavorful cake topped with velvety frosting, making it an irresistible treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted) or unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar with melted coconut oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with peppermint frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg