Peppermint Ribbon Cake Recipe

Peppermint Ribbon Cake Recipe Peppermint Ribbon Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

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 Carolina

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Peppermint Ribbon Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 35 55

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 300 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 312 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Ribbon Cake in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p156

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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by angiekaiser

This recipe was very tasty, however, I don't know how anyone was able to get it out of the pan. I made it twice and both times, the crushed candies that were added to the batter, melted to the bottom of the pan and stuck there.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by WandaKman

Delicious! A pretty addition to Christmas dessert table.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by lsr29

Far better than expected. I used peppermint chips for baking instead of crushed peppermints and left out the peppermint extract and it was very good.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by 1Bahamamama

I made this for our office party. It was a HUGE hit. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I going to make it again for Christmas. Super easy also !!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by msdaniel

Great cake and easy

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Jan Dennis

My cake came out fantastic! Did not fall apart when taking out of pan. I did make my peppermint pieces much smaller and would make them even smaller next time. Love the peppermint.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Sadie999

To make the icing drizzle, I had to add another tablespoon or so of milk. This addition produced a cake just like the pix!

As I am aware some people dislike the peppermint flavor, I placed whole mints around the platter. Alas, for some people even this provided no clue until tasted!!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Mitzimom3

I made this for a Christmas potluck and got rave reviews! It was easy to make and perfect for the holidays. I did chop my peppermints a little smaller for the top than it shows in the picture. I added a little more milk to the glaze as it was a little thick to drizzle. No problems with sticking or with the ribbon falling to the bottom of the pan. I will definately make this one again!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by megankate

I don't know what I did wrong. Maybe it wasn't cool enough when I removed it from the pan. It fell apart. Smells great and my kids will eat but now I have to bake something else for our party!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by l_finn24

I added more peppermint by accident and it was still wonderful. My family liked and said could make again.

 
 

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