CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEPPERMINT FROSTING
Dutch-process cocoa and a bit of espresso powder give this simple one-bowl cake deep chocolate flavor without much effort. The generous swoop of fluffy peppermint buttercream frosting makes it a festive treat. A bit of optional red food coloring gives the frosting those classic peppermint candy stripes, and you can dress the cake up even more with sprinkles and shaved chocolate for a special occasion. The oil in the cake makes it extra moist, and it keeps well on the counter for a few days - if it lasts that long.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield One 8-by-8-inch square or 9-inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the cake: Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease an 8-by-8-inch square or 9-inch round light-colored metal baking pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and eggs. Use a whisk or an electric mixer to beat the mixture until foamy and slightly lighter in texture and color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sour cream, 1/2 cup oil, vanilla and salt, and whisk until combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until combined. Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Stir the espresso powder into the hot water, then add the mixture to the bowl. Whisk until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles. Bake until puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan set on a rack for about 45 minutes.
- While the cake bakes, clean the mixing bowl and make the frosting: Add the butter to the bowl and mix on medium-high with an electric mixer until smooth, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Turn the speed to low, and slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Mix until the sugar is moistened, then add 2 teaspoons of the cream, the vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and salt. Turn the speed up to medium-high, and whip until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes, adding a bit more cream a teaspoon at a time, if necessary, to make a smooth and light frosting. Taste the frosting, and add a few more drops of peppermint extract if desired. The frosting can be kept at room temperature while the cake finishes baking and cooling.
- Top the cooled cake with an even layer of frosting, then use the tip of a toothpick to dot the frosting with a few small dots of gel food coloring, if using. Use a spoon or offset spatula to swirl the food coloring into the frosting to create candy cane-like stripes - just a few swipes will do the trick. If you mix it in too much, the frosting will turn pink. Top the cake with sprinkles and shaved chocolate, if desired. Store leftover cake loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH PINK PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Chocolate cake gets a sweet holiday makeover thanks to pink peppermint cream cheese frosting. Garnish with peppermint candies for a truly festive and fudgy dessert.
Provided by Arlene Cummings
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make cake as directed on box for two 9-inch rounds; cool completely.
- Beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Add vanilla, peppermint extract and food color, a drop at a time, beating until desired color is obtained.
- Split each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate; spread top with thin coat frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with thin coat frosting; refrigerate 10 minutes to allow frosting to firm up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Arrange whole peppermints then sprinkle crushed peppermint around side and top of cake.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Made without eggs or butter, this pretty layer cake uses a combination of applesauce and baking powder to leaven the layers, and mayo for luxurious richness.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Christmas Dessert Cake Bake Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Dairy Free
Yield Makes 1 (9") double-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the cake:
- Position a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper; lightly coat parchment with nonstick spray.
- Whisk applesauce and 1 tsp. baking powder in a small bowl. Mix chocolate and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Pour 1 3/4 cups boiling water over and whisk until chocolate is melted. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp. baking powder into another medium bowl.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl (or use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add half of applesauce mixture and beat to blend. Add remaining applesauce mixture, then beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with chocolate mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, beating to blend after each addition and occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Divide batter among prepared pans; smooth top.
- Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until center is set and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of cakes and invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Let cool.
- For the frosting:
- Heat chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Whisk in peppermint extract and 1/4 cup water. Chill, stirring every 5 minutes, until frosting thickens, about 25 minutes. If frosting gets too thick, gently reheat over pot of simmering water.
- For the chocolate petals:
- Heat chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip clean, dry pastry brush into melted chocolate. Brush a stripe of chocolate about 3" long and 1/8" thick on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill. Repeat process on second parchment-lined baking sheet. Swap trays and go over original brush strokes, repeating and chilling in between coatings and gently reheating chocolate if needed, until stems are 1/4" thick.
- When stems are thick enough, sprinkle one end with crushed candy canes. Chill until set, about 10 minutes.
- For assembly:
- Spread 1 Tbsp. frosting in the center of a platter. Place 1 cake layer, domed side down, on platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake layer, domed side down, over frosting.
- Spread top and sides of cake with remaining 2 cups frosting, swirling top decoratively. Press chocolate stems into frosting on sides of cake. Serve at room temperature.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be made 3 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks. Frosting can be made 5 days ahead; chill, or freeze up to 1 month. Gently reheat over pot of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts. Chocolate stems can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH PINK PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Blogger Arlene Cummings of Cooking With Sugar shares a favorite recipe. Pretty, festive desserts are one of the things that make holiday time so much fun. I love baking and serving this beautiful cake because the pink icing against the rich chocolate cake is just beautiful and the peppermint kick makes it extra special.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make cake as directed on box for two 9-inch rounds; cool completely.
- Beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Add vanilla, peppermint extract and food color, a drop at a time, beating until desired color is obtained.
- Split each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate; spread top with thin coat frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with thin coat frosting; refrigerate 10 minutes to allow frosting to firm up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Arrange whole peppermints then sprinkle crushed peppermint around side and top of cake.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES WITH MARSHMALLOW FLUFF WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
I get asked to bring these to every Christmas party I go to. Top cupcakes with crushed peppermint sticks.
Provided by Bobbie Susan
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix peppermint extract, almond extract, and food coloring into creamed butter mixture.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix flour mixture, alternating with 3/4 cup milk, into creamed butter mixture, ending with flour mixture, until batter is just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Allow melted white chocolate to cool to room temperature.
- Mix marshmallow fluff and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl until smooth. Stir melted white chocolate into marshmallow mixture. Add confectioners sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, to marshmallow mixture until fully incorporated; add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Transfer frosting to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped and pipe frosting onto each cupcake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 173.8 mg, Sugar 35.1 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Make and share this White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the white chocolate in a small glass bowl in the microwave on high power for 1 minute.
- Remove bowl from the oven and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth; set aside to cool.
- Using an electric mixer on low speed, blend the cream cheese and butter for 30 seconds.
- Add the melted white chocolate and blend another 30 seconds on low speed.
- Add the mint extract and 2 cups of the powdered sugar; blend on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, 30 seconds more.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until frosting is fluffy, 1 minute more, adding up to 1/2 cup more sugar if needed, to make a good spreading consistency.
- Use as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.2, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 29, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 272.8, Carbohydrate 114.4, Sugar 112.1, Protein 6.3
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Steps:
- 1. Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute on high power. 2. Cream butter and cream cheese with electric mixer 30 seconds. Add melted white chocolate and blend 30 seconds. 3. Add peppermint extract and 2 cups confectioners' sugar and blend 30 seconds. Increase mixer speed to medium, and beat until frosting is fluffy, about 1 minute more, adding up to 1/2 cup more sugar if needed to make a spreadable consistency.
CHOCOLATE-FILLED COOKIES WITH PEPPERMINT FROSTING
Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and seal the deal with a chocolate center. -Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Break each candy bar into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. square cookie cutter. Place half of squares 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a chocolate piece in the center of each square; cover with remaining squares, pressing edges to seal., Bake until edges are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, extract and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with candies., To make ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Refrigerate., Freeze option: Place wrapped dough in resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare and bake cookies as directed. Iced cookies can be frozen up to 1 month., , ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This came from Good Morning America's feature on the "Cake Doctor". It was paired with some Red Velvet Cuppies, but I have a sensitivity to red food coloring. So, I posted the cuppies with a note about the food dye. I can eat it in small quantities, but otherwise....noooo thanks! I cannot wait for the holidays to get here so I can bake to the "sounds of the season" and give this stuff to some of my favorite people!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the white chocolate in a small glass bowl in the microwave oven on high power for one minute. Remove the bowl from the oven and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until it is smooth. Set the chocolate aside to cool.
- Place the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined, 30 seconds. Stop the machine. Add the melted white chocolate and blend on low speed until just combined, 30 seconds.
- Add the peppermint extract and two cups of the confectioners' sugar and blend on low until the sugar is incorporated, 30 seconds more. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the frosting is fluffy, one minute more, adding up to ½ cup more sugar if needed to make a spreadable consistency.
- Feel free to fold in up to ½ cup crushed peppermint candy for a crunchy and creamy frosting!
- Will frost 24 cupcakes generously. (see Cake Doctor's Red-less Velvet Cupcakes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.7, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 116.1, Sugar 112.1, Protein 7.5
DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT LAYER CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FROSTING
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Frosting. Taking some inspiration from the simplest, but most delicio...
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
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PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Your baked goods need some frosting love-and that's exactly what our Peppermint Chocolate Frosting is for. Spread it on cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 22 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir until completely melted. Cool 5 min.
- Add sugar, butter and vanilla. Gradually add milk, beating after each addition with mixer on low speed until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, Protein 1 g
CHOCOLATE-FILLED COOKIES WITH PEPPERMINT FROSTING
Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and seal the deal with a chocolate center. -Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Break each candy bar into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. square cookie cutter. Place half of squares 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a chocolate piece in the center of each square; cover with remaining squares, pressing edges to seal., Bake until edges are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, extract and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with candies., To make ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Refrigerate., Freeze option: Place wrapped dough in resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare and bake cookies as directed. Iced cookies can be frozen up to 1 month., , ,
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