Chocolate Peppermint Crisp Layer Cake 🎄
This festive Chocolate Peppermint Crisp Layer Cake is rich, refreshing, and beautifully indulgent. Moist chocolate cake layers are filled with a light peppermint cream studded with crushed Peppermint Crisp, then wrapped in a silky chocolate peppermint buttercream. A swirl of caramel adds luxurious depth, and the crisp candy bits give it the perfect texture. Whether for Christmas, a special birthday, or a showstopper dessert, this cake delivers holiday magic in every slice. ❄️
🧾 Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Layers:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1¾ cups (350g) sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water
Peppermint Crisp Filling:
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Peppermint Crisp Filling:
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, chilled
½ cup (60g) icing sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 × 49g Peppermint Crisp bars, crushed
1 cup (240g) caramel treat or dulce de leche (optional)
Chocolate Peppermint Buttercream:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
3–4 tablespoons milk or cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
Decoration:
Extra Peppermint Crisp shards
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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