Description
Indulge in the festive delight of this Peppermint Mocha Layered Cake, featuring luscious chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy get-togethers, each slice offers a delightful experience that combines rich layers with a touch of minty freshness. Surprise your friends and family with this beautiful showstopper that’s sure to leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 batch chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- Beat in eggs, milk, melted butter, and peppermint extract until smooth; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Frost the top of one layer with chocolate frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg