Peppermint Patty Sheet Cake

Peppermint Patty Sheet Cake is a popular dessert in the United States, especially during the holiday season. The combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors makes it a crowd-pleasing treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Peppermint Patty Sheet Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 2 cup Confectioners' sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add boiling water and stir into the dry ingredients until well combined.
4. Add buttermilk, eggs, and peppermint extract to the mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the peppermint frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, softened butter, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
7. Once the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, spread the peppermint frosting over the top.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the frosted cake in a decorative pattern.
10. Allow the cake to rest for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 56g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.