Description
This White Chocolate Peppermint Cake features fluffy layers, creamy white chocolate frosting, and refreshing peppermint chips, making it a festive favorite for celebrations or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Andes peppermint chips
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Lindt white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Andes peppermint chips for the drip
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy; add vanilla, sour cream, and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing on low speed; fold in peppermint chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 27-30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare white chocolate frosting by mixing melted chocolate with whipped butter, cream cheese, and sifted powdered sugar.
- Make chocolate drip using white chocolate chips and cream, then assemble the cake with layers of frosting in between.
- Frost the entire cake and add a decorative drip and toppings as desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Keep an eye on the cake while baking to avoid overbaking.
Use peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg