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Make your holiday extra special with this peppermint cake! Perfect for Christmas and easy to make.
This peppermint cake is the perfect dessert for the holiday season! It's rich, moist, and full of festive flavor. The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a classic and always a hit. The cake is easy to make and the frosting is smooth and creamy. The crushed candy canes on top add the perfect finishing touch. This cake is sure to impress your family and friends during the holiday season!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes, for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until fully combined.
- Mix in the sour cream and peppermint extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Frost the cake and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
