For a more intense peppermint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint oil to the frosting. Ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a smooth, lump-free frosting. To prevent the cake layers from sticking, line the bottoms of the cake pans with parchment paper rounds. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup, then filling the cup to the 1-cup line with milk. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
Santa's Favorite Cake
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS274
A festive red velvet cake, swirled with chocolate and kissed with peppermint, then draped in a luscious peppermint cream cheese frosting. This is holiday indulgence perfected!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate127 g
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Cholesterol38 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium711 mg
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Sugar108 g
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Fat32 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, 3 egg whites, 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on high speed. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, cocoa, red food coloring, and vinegar. Use an electric mixer to beat for 2 minutes on high speed. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Spoon white batter alternately with red batter into the prepared cake pans. Swirl batter gently with a knife to create a marbled effect. (Assembly time: 5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 24 mins Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the centers comes out clean. (Bake time: 22-25 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Let cool in pans for at least 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 7 mins In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar until incorporated and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. (Frosting prep: 7 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Spread peppermint cream cheese frosting between layers, and on top and sides of cake. (Frosting time: 15 minutes)
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Armando Deckow
Oct 14, 2024This is now my go-to recipe for red velvet cake. Thank you for sharing!
Franco Bergnaum
Oct 1, 2024The marbling effect was so pretty. It looked as good as it tasted!
Sandy Wuckert
Aug 1, 2024I found the frosting a little too sweet, so I reduced the confectioners' sugar by 1/2 cup, and it was perfect.
Woodrow Carroll
Jan 4, 2024This cake was a huge hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the peppermint flavor.