Peppermint Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting - Cooking Classy
"Peppermint Chocolate Cake - decadent, rich and fluffy chocolate cake is flavored with the addition of peppermint and it's an absolutely perfect pairing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups (246g) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (430g) granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder, ( plus more for pans)
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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1 cup (235ml) buttermilk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp peppermint extract
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (235ml) boiling water ((measure after it reaches a boil))
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Crushed peppermint candies or red sprinkles, (for decorating)
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1 1/2 cups (340g) butter, at room temperature ((preferably 1 cup unsalted 1/2 cup salted))
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3 - 5 Tbsp heavy cream
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2 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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4 3/4 cups (632g) powdered sugar
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