Chocolate Peppermint Cake Recipe
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Cake:
2 (8-inch) round chocolate cake layers
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Peppermint candy or sticks, crushed
Instructions
2 (8-inch) round chocolate cake layers
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Peppermint candy or sticks, crushed
1. Prepare two 8-inch round chocolate cake layers according to your favorite homemade recipe or instructions on any box mix. Add 1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract to the batter.
2. To prepare frosting, combine all ingredients except crushed candy, in a large bowl using a mixer. Scrape side of bowl as needed and mix until very smooth and fluffy. Frost top of one cake layer. Place second layer on top. Frost top and sides. Sprinkle frosted cake with candy.—Recipe by Mary Carter.
2. To prepare frosting, combine all ingredients except crushed candy, in a large bowl using a mixer. Scrape side of bowl as needed and mix until very smooth and fluffy. Frost top of one cake layer. Place second layer on top. Frost top and sides. Sprinkle frosted cake with candy.—Recipe by Mary Carter.
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