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Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake

Indulge in Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake Bliss

Experience the delightful flavors of Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake, a perfect blend of rich coffee and refreshing peppermint for the holiday season.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Cake, Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake, Holiday Desserts, mocha cake, peppermint cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Cake pans
  • Wire racks
  • small saucepan
  • serving platter

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup Strong Brewed Coffee use your favorite brew
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract use sparingly

For the Ganache

  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

For the Decoration

  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes
  • Whipped Cream optional

Instructions

Cake Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, strong brewed coffee, vanilla, and peppermint extracts until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the batter evenly between two greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake cools, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely, then layer with ganache and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results, and chill the ganache if desired for a thicker texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg