Chocolate Peppermint Sheet Cake
Hosting a holiday party is easy with this festive dessert!
By Ree Drummond
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Yields:
24 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Frosting:
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
- 2 Tbsp. whole milk
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 350º. Line the bottom of a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet or a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2For the cake: Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Heat the butter and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Carefully add the boiling water, allow it to bubble for a moment, then remove from the heat. Add to the flour mixture and stir until smooth, about 1 minute. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Step 3Whisk together the milk, peppermint extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir the milk mixture into the batter and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan firmly on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
- Step 4Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top springs back when gently pressed, about 20 minutes.
- Step 5For the frosting: Beat the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on low speed until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 more minutes.
- Step 6Spread the frosting evenly over the cake and let set about 15 minutes. Sprinkle diagonal lines of crushed candy on the cake. For even lines, lay 2 pieces of parchment on the cake to act as a stencil, then move them as you go.
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