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Candy Cane Crunch Cake

A Beautiful Plate
  • 120 minutes
  • Serves 10 to 12

INGREDIENTS

butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the pans

2

and 1/2 cups (315 grams) Bob’s Red Mill unbleached white all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans

1 cup

unsweetened non-alkalized cocoa powder

2

and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons (150 ml) canola or vegetable oil

2 cups

granulated sugar

2

large eggs, room temperature

1

large egg yolk, room temperature

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 tsp

+ 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

1

and 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature

1 cup

hot, strong-brewed coffee

6

standard peppermint candy canes, crushed

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons (150 ml) large egg whites

1

and 1/4 cup (250 grams) granulated sugar

2 cups

(4 sticks/450 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

pure peppermint extract

3 oz

bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/3 cup

+ 1 tablespoon (135 ml) heavy cream

3

tablespoons (45 ml) light corn syrup

1/2 tsp

pure peppermint extract

1/4 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2

peppermint candy canes, crushed

 meringues and peppermint bark