Description
Indulge in the magic of Layered Chocolate Peppermint Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. This rich chocolate cake features moist layers enveloped in creamy peppermint frosting and is finished with a luxurious chocolate ganache. Each bite is an explosion of flavor that will captivate your senses and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, melted butter, and peppermint extract; mix until just smooth without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming; pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, layer them with peppermint frosting in between and top with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg