Easy Peppermint Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

EASY CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CAKE



Easy Chocolate-Peppermint Cake image

Peppermint-flavored icing gives this easy chocolate cake a seasonal flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Chocolate Icing for Easy Chocolate-Peppermint Cake
Whipped Cream, for serving (optional)
Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint candies, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with parchment or waxed paper. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Place butter and chocolate in a large heatproof bowl; set over (not in) water. Turn off heat; let stand until melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir to combine. Remove bowl; cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in sugar and vanilla, then eggs and buttermilk until combined. Fold in flour mixture until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until cake pulls away from sides and a toothpick inserted in center has a few moist crumbs clinging to it, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; invert onto a wire rack (and leave inverted) to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Set cake on a serving platter. Tuck parchment or waxed paper under sides of cake. Pour chocolate icing onto center of cake and spread evenly over top and sides. Let set, about 40 minutes. Serve cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or peppermint candies, if desired.

PEPPERMINT RIBBON CAKE



Peppermint Ribbon Cake image

With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the convenience of starting with a cake mix. -Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in the extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup crushed candies., Spoon 2 cups of remaining batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Carefully top with peppermint batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining plain batter., Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEPPERMINT LAYER CAKE WITH CANDY CANE FROSTING



Peppermint Layer Cake with Candy Cane Frosting image

This white layer cake with gooey peppermint-flavored frosting and crushed candy canes is a project but so worth it. Try it for the holidays for an extra festive dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 cups sifted cake flour (sift first, then measure), plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed candy canes, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter three 8-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Combine the milk and the vanilla and peppermint extracts in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, then increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, until just combined. Scrape down the side of the bowl, then increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate large bowl (using clean beaters), beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff, shiny peaks form, about 6 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter in 3 additions until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake, switching the position of the pans about halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let the cakes cool 10 minutes in the pans, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto racks to cool completely. Peel off the parchment. (The cakes can be made up to 1 day ahead; wrap in plastic and store at room temperature.)
  • Make the frosting: Fill a medium saucepan with 1 to 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, 2 tablespoons water and the salt in a heatproof bowl and set over the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture registers 165 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 8 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and beat with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until fluffy and cool, about 4 more minutes. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and beat until combined, 1 more minute.
  • Assemble the cake: Place 1 cake layer on a platter and spread 1 cup frosting on top; sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes. Top with another cake layer, spread with 1 cup frosting and sprinkle with another 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes. Top with the final cake layer, then frost the top and side of the cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle more crushed candy canes on top.

PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE



Peppermint Cheesecake image

People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake-it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. -Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips or 2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, chopped
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Miniature candy canes, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chips. Pour into crust. (Pan will be full.) Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir one-fourth whipped topping into mixture; fold in remaining whipped topping. Spread or pipe onto cheesecake. Garnish with miniature candy canes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 calories, Fat 51g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

More about "easy peppermint cake recipes"

WHITE PEPPERMINT CAKE RECIPE {WHITEOUT CAKE LOADED …
white-peppermint-cake-recipe-whiteout-cake-loaded image
Web 2018-11-29 Line 3 5- or 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Mix cake mix, egg whites, milk …
From thebestcakerecipes.com
4.5/5 (2)
Total Time 58 mins
Servings 12
Calories 534 per serving
  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line 3 5- or 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Microwave chocolate in microwave safe bowl for 1 minute to soften. Bring heavy whipping cream just to a simmer then pour over chocolate. Make sure the chocolate is fully covered . Let set for 5 minutes .
  • Use freshly made ganache for drips (make sure your cake is very cold so ganache sets quickly)
See details


PEPPERMINT DREAM CAKE - BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
peppermint-dream-cake-better-homes-gardens image
Web 2020-12-10 Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper; grease and lightly flour pans. Set pans aside. In a small bowl stir together flour, baking …
From bhg.com
Servings 12
Total Time 45 mins
  • Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease bottoms of two 8-inch round baking pans. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper; grease and lightly flour pans. Set pans aside. In a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture; beat on low to medium speed just until combined.
  • In a small saucepan heat and stir milk and butter over medium heat until butter melts. Add milk mixture and peppermint extract to batter, beating until combined. Divide batter in half. Pour half of the batter into one of the prepared baking pans. Stir red food coloring into the remaining batter. Pour red batter into the other baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Peel off waxed paper. Cool completely on wire racks. Cut each cake layer in half horizontally.
See details


HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT CAKE - LOVE BAKES GOOD CAKES
holiday-peppermint-cake-love-bakes-good-cakes image
Web 2020-05-04 For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans; set aside. Place the dry cake mix in a large mixing bowl. …
From lovebakesgoodcakes.com
4.5/5 (287)
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 12
Calories 463 per serving
See details


10 BEST PEPPERMINT RECIPES [COOKIES, CANDIES, CAKE AND …
10-best-peppermint-recipes-cookies-candies-cake-and image
Web 2021-11-04 One of my favorite peppermint recipes, these cookies are very pretty and festive. ... With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this Peppermint Bundt Cake is a great holiday dessert. Because I work …
From tasteofhome.com
See details


EASY PEPPERMINT FRIDGE CAKE TART RECIPE - THE SOUTH …
easy-peppermint-fridge-cake-tart-recipe-the-south image
Web 2020-05-21 Method. Whip the cream in a bowl. Crush the tennis biscuits in a closed packet (or however you want to do it, but not too much). Add the caramel to the cream, and just mix together. Grate three of ...
From thesouthafrican.com
See details


CANDY CANE CAKE RECIPE {EASY BUNDT CAKE WITH …
candy-cane-cake-recipe-easy-bundt-cake-with image
Web 2017-11-18 Combine the powdered sugar, milk and peppermint extract in a small bowl. Add enough milk so that the glaze will be a thick drizzle. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. Immediately sprinkle with …
From thebestcakerecipes.com
See details


CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CAKE RECIPE - SOUTHERN LIVING
chocolate-peppermint-cake-recipe-southern-living image
Web 2022-02-24 Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with baking spray, and line bottom of each with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit bottom. Stir together hot coffee and chocolate …
From southernliving.com
See details


EASY CHOCOLATE MINT PEPPERMINT CAKE RECIPE - NO …
easy-chocolate-mint-peppermint-cake-recipe-no image
Web 2017-12-23 Instructions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, water, butter, and eggs. Using a hand mixer, mix together for 30 minutes until there are no dry spots. On medium speed mix an …
From nodietsallowed.com
See details


PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE | THE RECIPE CRITIC
Web 2022-12-22 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and milk chocolate chips. Whisk to combine. As the mixture …
From therecipecritic.com
See details


2-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Web 1 day ago Melt the chocolate in a microwave until smooth. Take out of the microwave and add a splash of water. Stir the chocolate until it is a thick consistency and sticks to your …
From tasty.co
See details


4 EASY RECIPES FOR A SIMPLE LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Web 2022-12-24 Directions. Place russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon onion powder and enough …
From goodmorningamerica.com
See details


PEPPERMINT CAKE - TASTE OF THE FRONTIER
Web 2022-12-01 In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, egg whites, oil, buttermilk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Stir in the melted white chocolate until smooth. Spread …
From kleinworthco.com
See details


PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE │ QUICK, SIMPLE & DELICIOUS
Web 2021-04-22 Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Recipe. Agnes Hsu. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. Prep Time 15 mins. Freezing 4 hrs. Course Dessert. Cuisine American. …
From helloyummy.co
See details


22 EASY PEPPERMINT DESSERTS RECIPES - DESSERTS ON A DIME
Web 2021-11-04 4. Peppermint Bark. This will be a new tradition once you see how easy it is. Peppermint bark is one of the easiest desserts to make but so decadent. The crushed …
From dessertsonadime.com
See details


CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT CAKE - KITCHEN FUN WITH MY 3 SONS
Web 2020-11-27 Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a Bundt cake pan with Pam baking spray. Using a hand mixer, beat together the cake mix, egg whites, …
From kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com
See details


NO BAKE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE RECIPE | EASY CHRISTMAS CAKE IDEA
Web 2020-12-14 Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two parts until well combined. Gently fold in the crushed …
From lifeloveandsugar.com
See details


EASY PEPPERMINT POKE CAKE - SWANKY RECIPES
Web In a microwave safe bowl, add only the red holiday morsels and heat for 1-2 minutes on powder level 4, stirring occasionally. Melt ice cream in microwave for 1-2 minutes, until …
From swankyrecipes.com
See details


EASY PEPPERMINT CAKE RECIPE RECIPES ALL YOU NEED IS FOOD
Web Steps: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in extract, food …
From stevehacks.com
See details


30 PEPPERMINT DESSERTS TO MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
Web 2020-12-11 Peppermint Meringues. View Recipe. Amy. You only need five ingredients (egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, sugar, and candy canes) for these impossibly light and …
From allrecipes.com
See details


Related Search