Description

This White Chocolate Peppermint Cake features layers of fluffy vanilla cake filled with peppermint chips, coated in creamy white chocolate frosting. It’s perfect for holiday celebrations and a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3 TBSP oil (canola or vegetable)
1 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup Andes peppermint chips
2 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
6 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt
8 oz Lindt white chocolate bars
1/2 cup Andes peppermint chips
1 cup white chocolate chips (use Ghirardelli)
1/3 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat unsalted butter, oil, and sugar on high speed; then add vanilla, sour cream, and eggs.
Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, folding in the peppermint chips last.
Evenly divide the batter among the cake pans and bake for 27-30 minutes.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting by sifting powdered sugar and melting white chocolate.
Beat unsalted butter, then mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cooled white chocolate until silky smooth.
Create the white chocolate drip by combining white chocolate chips and peppermint chips with heated heavy cream.
Assemble the cake by leveling layers, frosting between each layer, and applying a crumb coat before chilling.
Frost the outer cake layer, prepare the drip, and chill to set before decorating.

Notes

Batter consistency is key; avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and rise.
Cool cake layers completely to prevent melting the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 44g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg