Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is the perfect holiday dessert that combines rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist. This moist and decadent cake is adorned with luscious frosting, making it an impressive centerpiece for festive gatherings. Each bite transports you back to cozy childhood memories filled with laughter and joy. With its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with buttermilk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg