Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of the Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint for a holiday treat that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coffee granules. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; blend until smooth. Stir in boiling water carefully.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Prepare ganache by warming heavy cream and stirring in chocolate chips until melted.
- Assemble by frosting layers with peppermint frosting, pouring ganache over the top, and garnishing with crushed candies.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for holiday parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake, holiday dessert, chocolate cake, peppermint frosting