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Irresistible Peppermint Cake

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A fluffy, moist cake layered with creamy peppermint frosting and topped with crunchy candy cane bits, perfect for festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • Crushed candy canes (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  5. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and peppermint extracts until fully blended.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the melted white chocolate gently using a spatula.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and shake to level the batter.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  12. Once the cakes are cooled, spread frosting between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
  13. Decorate with crushed candy canes on top and slice to enjoy.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/peppermint-cake/

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