Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking pans
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for rich flavor.
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round baking pans by greasing them.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl until everything is nicely combined.
- Mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cake batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for a bit before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Optional: Serve with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for added flair.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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