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Deliciously Rich Peppermint Mocha Cake Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Cake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare cake pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  • Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans, then remove.
  • Prepare the frosting while cakes cool.
  • Frost the first layer of the cake.
  • Stack the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  • Decorate the cake with more crushed candies.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy your peppermint mocha cake.