Description
A refreshing and delightful peppermint cake perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in milk and peppermint extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store the cake in a cool place.
- Use fresh peppermint for stronger flavor.
- Decorate with whipped cream and additional crushed peppermint.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peppermint cake, dessert, holiday cake