Chocolate Peppermint Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Chocolate Peppermint Cake: The Perfect Holiday Dessert
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Intermediate

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 unsweetened chocolate squares
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or 1/2 teaspoon crushed after dinner mints

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
530
Sugar
61g
Fat
24g
The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a classic one, especially during the winter months. This dessert evokes feelings of coziness and indulgence and is perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holidays. The cake is rich and fudgy, while the frosting is creamy and refreshing, making it a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress. Whether enjoyed after a hearty meal or as an afternoon snack, this Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350F.
2.Grease and flour a 9-inch cake tin.
3.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
4.Add in the egg yolks and mix until fully combined.
5.Melt the unsweetened chocolate squares in a microwave or double boiler.
6.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda.
7.Gradually fold in the flour mixture to the butter-sugar-egg yolks mixture using a spatula - then add sour milk and vanilla extract and keep mixing.
8.Stir in the melted chocolate.
9.In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
10.Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract or crushed after-dinner mints.
11.In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
12.Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
13.Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
14.Cool the cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and letting it cool completely.
15.Top it with icing or ganache as you like and sprinkle some crushed peppermint candies.

PROS

The moist, decadent chocolate cake is complemented by a refreshing minty flavor, making it a great dessert to serve during the holiday season or any special occasion.

It can be topped with various icings such as cream cheese, buttercream or ganache to suit your preference.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat, which makes it an occasional treat rather than an everyday dessert.

It can be a bit tricky to incorporate the egg whites correctly, but practicing will yield a perfect fluffy cake every time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake may not be the healthiest dessert option, it can provide a temporary mood boost and a source of magnesium and iron from the chocolate.
Peppermint is known to relieve indigestion and nausea, and can also act as an appetite suppressant.

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