Description
Impress your guests with this moist and rich chocolate cake infused with refreshing peppermint—a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Once completely cooled, frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg