Peppermint Patty Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Icing

The Peppermint Patty Cake is inspired by the popular Peppermint Patty candy, which combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with rich chocolate.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Peppermint Patty Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
8. Transfer the ganache to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until thickened.
9. In a separate bowl, beat the ganache with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped ganache over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped ganache.
11. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.