Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs (room temperature ); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup brewed espresso (substitute whole milk); 8 ounces white chocolate (melted and cooled); 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature ); 4 cups powdered sugar; 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed); 4 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped); 1/2 cup heavy cream; crushed candy canes

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:30min

This chocolate peppermint cake has three rich chocolate layers covered in white chocolate peppermint buttercream, then topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:53:51 GMT