Description
A delightful dessert featuring chocolatey layers infused with peppermint and topped with a luscious mocha frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well blended.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Dissolve the coffee granules in a small amount of hot water, then stir this mixture into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool in their pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and melted chocolate mixture.
- Assemble by stacking the layers, spreading mocha frosting between each layer, and capping off with remaining frosting. Garnish with crushed peppermint.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate ganache over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg