Santa's Favorite Cake Recipe
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Santa's Favorite Cake

By: Debbie Rowe 
"This cake is a red velvet cake with a peppermint twist, and a delicious peppermint cream cheese frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (71)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 3 layer cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, 3 egg whites, 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on high speed. In a separate bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, cocoa, red food coloring, and vinegar. Use an electric mixer to beat for 2 minutes on high speed.
  3. Spoon white batter alternately with red batter into the prepared cake pans. Swirl batter gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Let cool in pans for at least 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar until incorporated and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Spread peppermint cream cheese frosting between layers, and on top and sides of cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 810 | Total Fat: 31.7g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by SHANA_WILSON   view full review
Okay, I thought this was a perfect recipe! I completely enjoyed it. I only have one tip. ....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by Andrea   view full review
My mom only made the peppermint frosting and put it on top of chocolate cupcakes. It was very,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by jandtsmom   view full review
This is a very good cake, would be really nice to take to a Christmas party. I have to agree...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by Emily335   view full review
I got so many compliments on this cake when I served it at my Christmas party. I even had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by ERINELIZ821   view full review
This makes a really festive cake...one suggestion...one teaspoon of peppermint extract goes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
This was good. I took the advice of others and used only 1/2 the yellow cake mix and 1 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by AnnWC   view full review
A number of reviews mentioned it was sort of dry, so I added an extra T. of oil to the white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by PEH23   view full review
I made this a few nights ago and the whole family LOVED it. I didn't have peppermint...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by ANPEEL   view full review
Really great recipe, especially for someone who is just learning to cook beyond the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by Kathy   view full review
This is a very beautiful cake to serve at Christmas time! I received many compliments. I...

 

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