Description
Candy Cane Cake is the perfect festive dessert that will elevate your holiday gatherings. With layers of moist chocolate cake infused with refreshing peppermint, this delightful treat dazzles both the eyes and the palate. Topped with fluffy frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, it’s not only visually stunning but also easy to make! Ideal for parties or as a special holiday indulgence, Candy Cane Cake is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- â…“ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
- Crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and peppermint extract until frothy.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with whipped frosting and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg