Chocolate Peppermint Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
filling:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring, optional
2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy, divided
glaze:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp baking cocoa
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add milk, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For filling, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar, vanilla and food coloring if desired; beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside about 1 tablespoon crushed candy. Fold remaining candy into cream mixture. Spread between layers and around sides but not over the top.
For glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa and water; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla. Gradually blend in sugar until smooth. Add additional water if necessary. Spread over top of cake. Sprinkle with reserved candy. Chill before serving. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	685.81 Kcal (2871 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.03g	32%
Cholesterol	60.18mg	20%
Sodium	379.81mg	16%
Potassium	123.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	112.49g	37%
Sugars	45.17g	181%
Dietary Fiber	6.05g	24%
Protein	8.38g	17%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	72.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	260.8 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8g	32%
Cholesterol	22.88mg	20%
Sodium	144.44mg	16%
Potassium	46.93mg	3%
Total Carbs	42.78g	37%
Sugars	17.18g	181%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	24%
Protein	3.19g	17%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	27.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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