Mint-Chocolate Santa Claus Cake
Recipe from Family Circle

Kids will love this two-layer peppermint-flavored chocolate cake that's been cleverly frosted to look like Santa Claus.


Mint-Chocolate Santa Claus Cake


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 24 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1    box (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mixOn Sale
  • 1-1/3  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 3    eggsOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  peppermint extractOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  mini chocolate chipsOn Sale
  •     Frosting:On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  (1 stick) unsalted butterOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  solid vegetable shorteningOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  peppermint extractOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  vanilla extractOn Sale
  • 2  boxes (16 ounces each)  confectioners' sugarOn Sale
  • 6 to 7  tablespoons  milkOn Sale
  • 1  cup  prepared chocolate frostingOn Sale
  •     Red food coloringOn Sale
  •     Assorted candies for decorationOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 heart-shaped pans ( 8 x 7-1/2 x 2-inch) with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper; spray again.
2.
Blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in peppermint extract and chocolate chips. Evenly divide between prepared pans.
3.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes on a wire rack. Turn out of pans and cool completely. Remove waxed paper.
4.
Frosting: On low speed, beat butter, shortening and extracts until combined. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons of the milk, until smooth. Add the additional tablespoon of milk if needed for good consistency.
5.
Level top of cake layer with serrated knife. Place a cake layer, cut side down, on a serving plate. Frost with 1 cup prepared chocolate frosting. Place remaining layer on top, cut side down.
6.
Tint 3/4 cup of the white frosting light pink with food coloring. Spread on top of cake. Apply 3/4 cup of white frosting to sides in a thin coat.
7.
Place cake in front of you, pointy side up. With a toothpick, mark where ruffle of hat will be piped, about 2-1/2 to 3 inches from top. Mark where beard ends on face, leaving a 3-inch round for face.
8.
Tint 3/4 cup frosting bright red and place in a small pastry bag fitted with coupler and a small star tip. Pipe on hat. Place remaining white frosting in a large pastry bag fitted with coupler and a shell tip. Pipe a ruffle along the brim of the hat. Pipe swirls for hair and beard using "C" motion. Pipe pom-pom on point of hat. Place candy on face for eyes and nose. Pipe on eyebrows and mouth.

Nutrition information
Calories 433, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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