Peppermint Ribbon Cake
With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the fact that it calls for a convenient cake mix. —Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
Directions
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup
- to a small bowl; stir in the extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup
- crushed candies.
- Spoon 2 cups of remaining batter into a greased and floured 10-in.
- fluted tube pan. Carefully top with peppermint batter; do not swirl.
- Top with remaining plain batter.
- Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
- the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
- pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle
- with remaining crushed candies. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 300 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 312 mg sodium,