Description
This peppermint fudge cake features rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, perfect for a festive dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and peppermint extract to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in boiling water until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and sprinkle remaining peppermint candies on top.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be served with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint Fudge Cake, Chocolate Cake, Holiday Dessert