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    Peppermint Candy Cake


    Source of Recipe


    Aunt Saunny

    Recipe Introduction


    Also good as cupcakes!

    List of Ingredients




    2/3 c. margarine
    1 2/3 c. sugar
    3 eggs
    1/2 tsp. vanilla
    2 c. flour
    2/3 c. cocoa
    1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
    1/4 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. salt
    1 1/3 c. water
    1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy

    Recipe



    Combine margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixing bowl.Beat on high for 3 minutes. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder and salt. Add alternately with water to creamed mixture. Blend just until combined; add candy. Pour into 2 greased and floured round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Eat plain or frost with vanilla icing. Garnish with crushed peppermint candy.


    Pink Peppermint Frosting

    2 unbeaten egg whites
    1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
    1/4 tsp. lemon extract
    Dash of salt
    1 pkg. powdered sugar
    1/3 c. butter, soft
    Red food coloring
    1/2 c. crushed peppermint stick candy

    Beat with mixer at high speed until fairly stiff. Add gradually(about a cup at a time), 1 package powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Scrape bowl often. Add: soft butter and a few drops of red food coloring. Beat until well blended. Stir in: crushed peppermint stick candy. Frost tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.
 

 

 

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