Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 6 candy canes, crushed in a food processor; FROSTING; 2 cups unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons clear vanilla; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon salt; ANTLERS; 2 large candy canes; 12 small candy canes; ADDITIONAL ITEMS; white pearl food spray to cover cake; wooden cake dowel rods to hold up the cake; white chocolate candy melts; red edible glitter; 1 (14 ounce) bag of shredded sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

CAKE
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
6 candy canes, crushed in a food processor
FROSTING
2 cups unsalted butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons clear vanilla
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
ANTLERS
2 large candy canes
12 small candy canes
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
white pearl food spray to cover cake
wooden cake dowel rods to hold up the cake
white chocolate candy melts
red edible glitter
1 (14 ounce) bag of shredded sweetened coconut

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For the reindeer, make this cake recipe twice back to back.
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FOR THE CAKE:
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Heat oven to 350. Place 3 cups of water in a saucepan and set on the stove with a high heat.
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In a stand mixer, blend sugar, milk, oil, eggs and vanilla. In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients. Slowly mix into wet and when just incorporated pour in one cup of boiling water. Pulse until thoroughly mixed and pour into two parchment lined Loaf tins. Bake 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Wrap and chill well before cutting and assembling cake.
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TO ASSEMBLE:
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Slice your loaves into two layers. Mix buttercream frosting and spread generously between each layer. Sprinkle with chopped candy cane before stacking each new layer. Chill continuously to ensure cake keeps a firm shape. Once stacked, using a serrated blade, carve out general reindeer shape. Once desire form is taken do a smooth crumb coat using additional frosting. Do final coat using clean fresh frosting. Chill when it looks how you want it and use a fork to create added grooves and dimension.
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FOR THE ANTLERS:
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Slightly melt candy canes in a 300 degree oven and bend into desire shapes (Watch your fingers, it's hot!). Adhere to one another by placing an end under a flame for a moment and sticking to a larger piece (They burn very quickly so be stealthy and don't be devastated if any are ruined). Once done pierce the top of you cake with a pointed end and coast delicately with white candy melts.
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FINISHING TOUCHES:
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Finish by spraying with edible pearl spray and placing a bed of coconut around your reindeer. (If you're a terrible person and don't like coconut, you can also use powdered sugar or crushed candy canes instead. Paint on a glittery red nose for an extra festive touch!

3564

kcal

Calories

194

Fat

462

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Cake

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