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Dazzle your friends and family with this simple and delicious Holiday Peppermint Cake! It just may become a holiday tradition!
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Peppermint Cake
Okay, I admit it … I’m pretty much over all things pumpkin (let me clarify – except the mandatory pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!) I’m ready to leave pumpkin treats behind and make all things peppermint and gingerbread! Who is with me?!
I love Torani Flavored Syrups to dress up my coffee and other drinks. Have you seen the new Easy Pour Spout?
I decided to take one of my favorite holiday cakes and infuse it with Torani Flavored Syrups! A few years ago, I made this exact cake, but the cake part was just a plain white cake mix … I decided to kick it up a notch with the addition of 1/2 cup of Torani Peppermint Flavored Syrup. I am so glad I did!
This Holiday Peppermint Cake has become a holiday favorite – we look forward to it every year! We really love that extra bit of flavor that comes from the peppermint syrup! Although we love this with white cake, you can mix it up with a chocolate cake. Make it the same way for a chocolate-mint treat your friends and family will love!
This Holiday Peppermint Cake will easily become the star of your holiday meal! People are often surprised when I tell them this starts with a boxed cake mix. I’ve given this recipe out more times than I can count! Be sure to have the recipe on hand because people will ask for it!
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Holiday Peppermint Cake
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Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box white cake mix, 15.25 oz.
- ½ cup water
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup Torani Peppermint Flavoring Syrup
For the frosting
- ½ cup butter, softened, 1 stick
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 – 4 tablespoons milk or water
- 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
Additional ingredients
- Crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans; set aside.
- Place the dry cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Add water, vegetable oil, eggs, and Torani Peppermint Syrup. Mix until well combined. Pour into prepared pans
- Bake 20-25 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
For the frosting:
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, using 3 tbsp. milk or water.
With an electric mixer, beat the ingredients on medium speed until well combined and fluffy. Only add the additional tablespoon of milk or water if frosting seems too thick. - Frost cake.
Additional Instructions:
- Gently press the crushed candy cane pieces into the side and onto the top of the cake.
Notes
- Frosting should always be made with butter, NOT margarine!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I sooo want (need) to make this cake, but I can’t find the peppermint syrup. What can, should we do to replace it? Please respond ASAP bc I really want to make it!! Thank you! 😊
Most big box grocery stores carry it. You can also sometimes buy just a bottle of syrup from your local Starbucks. Amazon is a great place to find it, too – but obviously, you will have to account for shipping time. I hope this helps!
I made my own and it worked great. Boil 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar together for a few minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp of peppermint extract. Store in an airtight mason jar for a couple weeks. Also leftovers are good in coffee and tea.
I plan on making this today for my women’s sock/slipper exchange gathering today at my church
“The Shift” in Albany Oregon. My daughter found this recipe & wants me to make it for her as well.
Can I just use store bought frosting and add the peppermint extract?
Hi, I found this on Pinterest and I cannot wait to make it. Such a great idea!
Can’t wait to try this cake it looks so amazing . I bought my syrup thru Amazon.
I just made this cake it was really good!!!
It was a nice cake but way too sweet. I’ll have to cut the sugar in the frosting next time.
Looks great so had to try it.
Won’t allow me to upload a photo of the finished pruduct
Can I use chocolate cake mix instead of white cake mix?
Sure.
Can I just make this in a 13 x 9 cake pan
Yes! You may need to adjust the baking time, however.