Peppermint Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Name: Peppermint Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (246g) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (430g) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder, ( plus more for pans); 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp peppermint extract; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup (235ml) boiling water ((measure after it reaches a boil)); Crushed peppermint candies or red sprinkles, (for decorating); 1 1/2 cups (340g) butter, at room temperature ((preferably 1 cup unsalted 1/2 cup salted)); 3 - 5 Tbsp heavy cream; 2 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 3/4 cups (632g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:30min

Peppermint Chocolate Cake is a perfectly festive holiday recipe! Decadent, rich and fluffy chocolate cake is flavored with the addition of peppermint and it's an absolutely perfect pairing.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:33:19 GMT