Categories: Cakes, Company Dessert, Valentines
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup margarine
- 1 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour sifted
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy crushed
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- COCOA MINT FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup dry cocoa
- 1 pound box powdered sugar
- 7 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon peppermint candy crushed
Directions
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Combine margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat for 3 minutes on high speed of mixer.
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Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
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Blend just until combined. Add candy.
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Pour into two prepared 9 inch cake pans.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.
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COCOA MINT FROSTING: Melt margarine in pan; add cocoa. Heat one minute or until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Pour into small mixing bowl. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency. Blend in vanilla and crushed candy. Spread while warm.
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TIP: Decorate with additional crushed peppermint candy if desired.