Item# WLPROJ-9584

Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Item# WLPROJ-9584

Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Item No. WLPROJ-9584
Amount
Serves 12
Prep Time
1 hr 15 min
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
5 hr
Indulge in your chocolate and peppermint craving with this delicious Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cake. Made using a creamy peppermint buttercream frosting, this cake is great for Christmas, birthdays and everything in between! Top your cake with candy-dipped chocolate sandwich cookies (or use peppermint-flavored cookies to take your cake up a notch) and swirls of peppermint buttercream for the perfect finishing touch.
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Cake Ingredients

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  • 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 squares (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
  • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract, 4 Oz.
  • 1-1/2 cups milk

Peppermint Buttercream Ingredients ( 2 batches)

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  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Decorating Ingredients

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  • Peppermint Crunch Candies
  • Red Icing Pouch
  • Bright White Candy Melts Candy
  • Store-bought chocolate sandwich cookies

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  • 6 x 2 in. Round Pan
  • Cooling Grid
  • 13 in. Angled Spatula
  • Disposable Decorating Bags
  • Cake Icing Tip 789
  • Icing Smoother
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Pan
  • Cake Board
  • Star Decorating Tip 1M
  • Scissors
  • Electric Mixer
  • Large Bowl

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    • Notes:

    • To make vanilla cookie truffles, use vanilla sandwich cookies in place of chocolate and White Candy Melts in place of Light Cocoa.
    • Wilton Jimmies Sprinkles can be mixed into the vanilla sandwich cookie filling for a fun surprise. After adding melted Candy Melts to the truffle filling, fold in 2 tablespoons of jimmies.

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