Peppermint Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

2 cups

granulated sugar

3/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pans

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

3/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

buttermilk

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

large eggs

1 tsp

peppermint extract

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

boiling water (measure after it reaches a boil)

Crushed peppermint candies or red sprinkles (, for decorating)

1 1/2 cups

butter, at room temperature (preferably 1 cup unsalted 1/2 cup salted)

3 tbsp

heavy cream

2 1/2 tsp

peppermint extract

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

4 3/4 cups

powdered sugar