This delicious Red Velvet Peppermint Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. A moist and flavorful cake, made with a rich red velvet cake mix and a hint of peppermint, is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a festive dessert for a party or just a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, this Red Velvet Peppermint Cake is sure to please.
Ingredients
This Red Velvet Peppermint Cake is made with a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. You'll need a box of red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil, water, peppermint extract, cream cheese, and butter. For the frosting, you'll need confectioners’ sugar, a pinch of salt, butter, heavy cream, and crushed peppermint candy.
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and peppermint extract. Pour the batter evenly into the two cake pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Slowly add in the heavy cream and mix until the frosting is creamy and smooth. Finally, stir in the crushed peppermint candy.
Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread the frosting between the two layers, then spread it all over the top and sides. Sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candy over the top for decoration and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cake mix do I need for this recipe?
You will need a box of red velvet cake mix for this recipe.
How should I store this cake?
This cake should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can I use other flavors of cake mix?
Yes, you can use other flavors of cake mix, but the flavor of the cake will be slightly different.
Can I freeze this cake?
Yes, this cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Do I need to use peppermint extract?
Yes, the peppermint extract is necessary to give this cake its unique flavor.
