Description
Delicious and festive desserts perfect for serving a large group during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different toppings such as chocolate ganache or festive sprinkles.
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 200
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Christmas desserts for a crowd, holiday desserts, festive cake recipe, peppermint chocolate cake