Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Crean Cheese Frosting Peppermint reminds me of old fashioned Christmases when I would find a big candy cane in my stocking which I would savor for weeks! I love the combination of chocolate, cream cheese and peppermint in this cake. As I take a bite the cool peppermint cream cheese frosting combines with the chocolate cake for an irresistible tempting dessert that will be the star of any Holiday meal. Ingredients . 2 cups sugar . 2 cups all-purpose flour . ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder . 1 teaspoon kosher salt . 1 teaspoon baking powder . 1 teaspoon baking soda . 1 cup buttermilk . ½ cup vegetable oil . 2 large eggs, lightly beaten . 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract . 1 cup hot water . Peppermint Frosting (recipe follows) . Garnish: Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses and crushed candy canes Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with baking spr...