Chocolate Peppermint Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• FILLING:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 drops red food coloring, optional
• 2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy, divided
• GLAZE:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar