PEPPERMINT LAYER CAKE
I USE A BASIC CAKE MIX RECIPE AND MAKE CHANGES IN FLAVORS FOR THE OCCASION, HOLIDAY ETC. THIS IS DIABETIC FRIENDLY & THIS ONE IS ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR THOSE THAT DON'T PARTICULARITY LIKE CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT BUT DO LIKE PEPPERMINT FLAVORED DESSERTS. I AM ALWAYS HARD PRESSED TO DECIDE WHICH CAKE I LIKE BEST BECAUSE I AM ALWAYS...
Provided by penny jordan
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- 1. PEPPERMINT LAYER CAKE (LAYER 1 - White Layer) - (Make 1 & 1/2 of this recipe for X-Lg. Cake Pan & only 1 recipe if you are using the usual cake pan- (9 x 13). ยท 1 box (15.25 Oz.) Pillsbury WHITE cake mix 1 box - (4-serving) instant sugar-free/fat-free French vanilla pudding/pie filling mix 1/2 C. - FAT-FREE, 1 or 2% milk 1/4 C. - water 1/4 C. - canola oil 2 Lg. - eggs 2 Lg. - egg whites 1 C. - Vanilla 'light' yogurt Peppermint Layer Cake (LAYER 2 - Red layer) 1/2 box- (About 1-1/2 cups) Pillsbury White Cake Mix (from 15.25 oz. box). 1/2 box(of 4-serving) instant sugar-free/fat-free French vanilla pudding/pie filling mix 1/4 C. Fat-Free, or 1% or 2% milk 1/8 C. water 1/8 C. canola oil 1 - Lg. Egg 1 - Lg. Egg white 1/2 C. - Vanilla 'Light' Yogurt 1/2 - tsp. pure peppermint extract 1 - 2 Tbsp. Red Food Coloring 3/4 - C. 'Andes' 'Peppermint Crunch' Baking Chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Spray X-Large rectangular pan with 'BAKERS JOY' cooking spray. 3. In large mixing bowl, beat all ingredients (for layer 1) together until well blended. (Mixture will be thick) 4. In med. mixing bowl, beat all ingredients (for layer 2) together until well blended. (Mixture will be thick) 5. Pour (Layer 1) batter to prepared pan and spread evenly. 6. Repeat for Layer 2 (Red layer) and spread mix carefully & evenly on top of layer 1. 7. Bake approx. 35to 40 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. 8. Cool cake about 10-15 minutes on baking rack. 9. Invert onto sheet cake serving surface. (Cake taker or cake board-like bakery uses). 10. Frost with Peppermint Frosting. (See recipe) 11. Decorate as desired. (Andes Peppermint crunch or crushed peppermint candies are a nice touch.) 12. Refrigerate cake in airtight container until ready to serve ... Overnight in refrigerator & Cover & refrigerate any leftovers.)
- 2. Peppermint Frosting Ingredients: 8 Oz. - softened or whipped cream cheese 2 C. - powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. - peppermint extract 1 to 2 Tbsp. - red food coloring One - 12 Oz. container cool whip, thawed *Peppermint candies (crushed) or 'Andes' Peppermint Crunch (Optional) Directions: 1. Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended. 2. Add peppermint extract and red food coloring and continue to blend. 3. Fold in Cool Whip. 4. Spread over cooled cake. 5. Decorate as desired.
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Jamal Khanbaba
[email protected]This cake is a winner! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Rodrigo Barrera
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any peppermint lover. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Brian Gary
[email protected]I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. This cake is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Ayaa Racheal
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's so versatile and can be dressed up or down.
Arbaz Abbasi
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy this cake was to make. It's definitely a keeper!
Nina Bruwer
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I love the festive look of the red and white layers.
avra avra
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the cake ended up being a bit dense.
Clair Nicholls
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Ali Qurban
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but this cake changed my mind! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hammad m Khanm
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday party and everyone loved it. The peppermint frosting was a big hit.
Collinj Klang
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is so light and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and minty. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
saheed Kolawole Iqroh
[email protected]This Peppermint Layer Cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.