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Peppermint Mocha Cake

A delightful cake combining chocolate, coffee, and peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations and cozy desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk Can substitute almond milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup peppermint mocha espresso Freshly brewed recommended.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Additional extract can be added for stronger flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the mixture is well combined. (The batter will be thin.)
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  7. Once cooled, soak the cakes with peppermint mocha espresso.
Frosting and Serving
  1. For the frosting, melt the white chocolate chips and let them cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese and peppermint extract, then fold in the cooled white chocolate.
  3. Frost the cakes with the white chocolate mascarpone frosting.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap slices in plastic and freeze. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings if desired.