Candy Cane Cake

Dairy Free
Candy Cane Cake
140 min.
12
204kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a festive delight with our Dairy-Free Candy Cane Cake! This enchanting dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its vibrant pink and white swirls, this cake not only looks stunning but also brings the refreshing flavor of peppermint to every bite.

What makes this cake truly special is its dairy-free nature, allowing everyone to enjoy a slice without worry. The combination of a classic white cake mix and the invigorating essence of peppermint extract creates a harmonious blend that will transport you to a winter wonderland. Topped with a luscious white icing and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, this cake is a visual and flavorful masterpiece that will impress your guests.

Ready in just 140 minutes, this recipe serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings. Each slice contains only 204 calories, so you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Candy Cane Cake is easy to make and sure to become a holiday favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the festive baking begin!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon water 
  • 12 servings peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • box cake mix white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. Make cake batter as directed on box.
  2. Pour about 2 cups batter into pan. In small bowl, pour about 3/4 cup batter; stir in food color and peppermint extract. Carefully pour pink batter over white batter in pan. Carefully pour remaining white batter over pink batter.
  3. Bake and cool cake as directed on box.
  4. In small bowl, mix white icing ingredients. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
  5. Spread over cake.
  6. Sprinkle crushed candy on top. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein3.46%
Fat6.96%
Carbs89.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.83
Glycemic Load
0.66
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2860869532046%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.18kcal
10.21%
Fat:1.59g
2.45%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.26%
Carbohydrates:46.01g
15.34%
Net Carbohydrates:45.54g
16.56%
Sugar:28.63g
31.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:298.86mg
12.99%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.55%
Phosphorus:145.21mg
14.52%
Calcium:94.53mg
9.45%
Folate:30.16µg
7.54%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.24%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.63%
Selenium:3.77µg
5.38%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.15%
Iron:0.85mg
4.7%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.5%
Fiber:0.47g
1.9%
Copper:0.04mg
1.8%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.33%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.27%
Magnesium:4.79mg
1.2%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%