Dark Chocoalte Peppermint Layer Cake

plus 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder

and ¼ cups all-purpose flour

and ¼ cups sugar

and ¼ teaspoons baking soda

baking powder

salt

large eggs

plus 2 tablespoons warm water

plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

safflower oil

pure vanilla extract

dark chocolate, chopped

heavy cream

few drops of peppermint extract

cream cheese, softened

butter, softened

powdered sugar

vanilla extract

peppermint extract

large pinch of salt

milk as needed (I used about 1 tablespoon)

crushed candy canes for decorating