Candy Cane Cake

Dairy Free
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Candy Cane Cake
140 min.
12
200kcal

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Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Candy Cane Cake! This dairy-free dessert is not only a visual masterpiece but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With a ready time of 140 minutes and serving up to 12 people, it's perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering. Each slice comes in at around 200 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The cake-making process is a breeze, starting with preheating your oven and preparing a fluted tube cake pan. The star of the show is the Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix, which forms the base of this delicious creation. By dividing the batter and adding a touch of red food coloring and peppermint extract, you create a beautiful pink layer that adds a festive touch.

As the cake bakes, the aroma of peppermint will fill your kitchen, building anticipation. Once cooled, it's time to add the finishing touches. A simple yet delicious white icing made with powdered sugar and milk or water is spread over the cake, creating a smooth canvas. The final flourish is a generous sprinkle of crushed candy canes, adding a delightful crunch and a pop of color.

This dessert is perfect for those seeking a dairy-free option without compromising on taste and presentation. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply want to treat your family to something special, the Candy Cane Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon water 
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon food coloring red
  • box cake mix white betty crocker® supermoist®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F 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

Calories200kcal
Protein3.52%
Fat7.1%
Carbs89.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2839130422343%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.65kcal
9.98%
Fat:1.59g
2.45%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.26%
Carbohydrates:45.05g
15.02%
Net Carbohydrates:44.57g
16.21%
Sugar:27.93g
31.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:298.85mg
12.99%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.55%
Phosphorus:145.2mg
14.52%
Calcium:94.51mg
9.45%
Folate:30.16µg
7.54%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.23%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.62%
Selenium:3.77µg
5.38%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.14%
Iron:0.85mg
4.7%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.46%
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:4.77mg
1.19%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%