With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the convenience of starting with a cake mix. -Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in the extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup crushed candies., Spoon 2 cups of remaining batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Carefully top with peppermint batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining plain batter., Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Aamir Farid
f_aamir@yahoo.comOverall, this is a good recipe for a festive holiday cake.
Rakesh Gole
rakesh.g@hotmail.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Viliame Buli
b.viliame7@hotmail.comI'm not sure if I'll make this cake again, but it was worth trying.
Ryno Verster
v_ryno81@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the cake was delicious.
Telis
telis@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as pretty as the one in the picture.
Brown Grace
gbrown@aol.comThis cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
A Rehman Saafi
a@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of peppermint, but this cake was surprisingly good.
Thapelo Ndlovu
ndlovu-t29@yahoo.comThis cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Raynah Faatoalia
f_r@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
Emily Johnson
j54@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Waisale Moce
waisale-moce23@yahoo.comOverall, I'm really happy with this recipe. It's a delicious and festive cake that's perfect for the holidays.
syed muzafar abbas
m@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted great.
Ziya Khan
z_khan64@gmail.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Jozee Dasilva
dasilva_jozee24@aol.comI love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for busy holiday bakers.
Dwayne Walters
walters-d43@yahoo.comThe peppermint flavor is so refreshing and festive. This cake is perfect for the holidays.
Nadine Cummings
c-nadine@hotmail.comThis cake is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to try it.
Mohamad Abdo
mohamadabdo26@gmail.comI've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always stunning.
Bella & The family
family.b@hotmail.comThis cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the festive colors and the delicious peppermint flavor.