Description
Indulge in the irresistible Festive Peppermint Mocha Cake, a delightful holiday dessert that masterfully combines rich chocolate layers with creamy peppermint frosting. This cake is perfect for any festive occasion, whether it’s a Christmas party or a family gathering. The layers of moist chocolate coffee cake are elegantly topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and a decadent chocolate ganache, creating a stunning centerpiece that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with crushed peppermint candies, this cake not only tastes delicious but also looks festive and inviting. Experience the joy of baking with this easy-to-follow recipe that will become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coffee granules.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Assemble by layering frosting between cooled cakes and covering the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Drizzle warm ganache over the cake and top with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg