Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a festive delight that combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint, making it the perfect dessert for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings. Each slice boasts a moist, velvety texture and a delightful minty flavor that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. This easy-to-make cake not only looks stunning but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and peppermint extract until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg