Description
A refreshing peppermint cake perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before icing.
- For the icing, beat together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be decorated with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peppermint cake, holiday cake, dessert recipe