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Festive Peppermint Cake Recipe

Festive Peppermint Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Festive Peppermint Cake! A moist and fluffy peppermint-infused cake paired with a creamy peppermint frosting, topped with crushed peppermint candies for a delightful finish.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • red gel food coloring (optional)

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Make cake batter: Beat butter and sugar, add egg whites and extracts. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk/sour cream.
  4. Add coloring: Optionally tint batter with red food coloring.
  5. Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25–30 minutes, then cool.
  6. Make frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, cream, and peppermint extract.
  7. Frost cake: Frost cooled cake, top with crushed peppermint candies, and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • To create a red-and-white swirl effect, gently swirl the tinted and untinted batters in each pan.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.

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