Best 6 Peppermint Swirl Bundt Cake Recipes

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Peppermint swirl bundt cake, an iconic treat that is a delicious combination of sweet and minty flavors, has the enticing fragrance of peppermint and a moist, tender crumb. The beautiful peppermint swirl adds a pop of color and a burst of flavor to each bite. This classic cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to delight everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERMINT RIBBON CAKE



Peppermint Ribbon Cake image

With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the convenience of starting with a cake mix. -Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Transfer 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in the extract, food coloring and 1/2 cup crushed candies., Spoon 2 cups of remaining batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Carefully top with peppermint batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining plain batter., Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEPPERMINT POUND CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE PEPPERMINT BARK FROSTING



Peppermint Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Peppermint Bark Frosting image

This is a wonderfully festive wintertime cake. It's a tender and moist pound cake with the most subtle peppermint flavor. The cream cheese frosting glaze is rich-tasting and blends so well with the mint and cake.

Provided by Karen Rankin

Time 3h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

baking spray with flour
1 pound unsalted butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 large eggs, at room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon red food coloring, or more as needed
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
¼ cup chopped chocolate peppermint bark

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with baking spray; set aside.
  • Beat softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy and light yellow in color, 4 to 6 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
  • Alternately add flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour, beating on low speed after each addition until batter is just blended. Add vanilla extract and peppermint extract; blend just until incorporated.
  • Transfer 1 cup of the batter into a small mixing bowl; stir in red food coloring.
  • Pour 1/3 of the uncolored batter into the prepared pan. Dollop with 1/3 of the red batter. Top with remaining uncolored batter and dollop with remaining red batter. Tap the filled pan gently on the counter to release any air pockets. Use a long skewer or off-set spatula to swirl the batter slightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a long wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • While the cake cools, beat softened cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, a little at a time, mixing on low speed, until all the sugar is incorporated. Add milk and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle frosting over the cooled cake. Sprinkle candies and peppermint bark over the frosting while it's slightly wet. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 52.5 mg, Sugar 57.2 g

CHOCOLATE-MINT SWIRL CAKE



Chocolate-Mint Swirl Cake image

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... This rich, decadent cake combines two favorite flavors. The minty glaze is-you guessed it-icing on the cake!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food color
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 or 2 drops green food color
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 to 4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 egg, 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract and 3 drops food color until smooth; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/3 cup flour, 1 cup water, the butter and 2 eggs on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Spoon cream cheese filling over batter.
  • Bake 44 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof plate; remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted; set aside. For glaze, mix powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 to 2 drops food color, the corn syrup and enough of the 3 to 4 teaspoons water to make a thick glaze that can be easily drizzled. Drizzle over cake. Immediately spoon melted chocolate over glaze in 1/2-inch-wide ring. Working quickly, pull toothpick through chocolate to make swirls. Refrigerate until serving time. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT SWIRL BUNDT CAKE



Peppermint Swirl Bundt Cake image

A very pretty cake and tasty, too.

Provided by Tamara Martin @ktkcattle

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

CAKE:
1 box(es) betty crocker super moist white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites as per box directions
1/2 teaspoon(s) red food color
1/2 teaspoon(s) peppermint extract
ICING:
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 tablespoon(s) milk or water
1/2 tablespoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Generously grease and flour bundt pan.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour about 2 cups of batter into the bundt pan. In a small bowl, pour about 3/4 cup of batter. Stir in food coloring and extract. Carefully pour pink batter over the white batter already in the bundt pan. Then, carefully pour remaining white batter over the pink.
  • Bake as directed on box. Check with a toothpick. Cool about 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate or cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients. If necessary additional milk may be added 1 tsp. at a time until spreadable and smooth. Spread icing over cake.
  • Garnish with crushed candy canes or crushed starlight peppermints, if desired.

MINT SWIRL FUDGE CAKE



Mint Swirl Fudge Cake image

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet. -Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons water, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup creme de menthe flavoring syrup or creme de menthe
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Crushed spearmint candies, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, cream cheese, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Remove 1-1/2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in creme de menthe syrup, extract, and if using, food coloring until blended., In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons water and cocoa powder until smooth; add to untinted batter. Add melted chocolate. Spoon half of the chocolate batter into prepared pan. Carefully top with green batter; do not swirl. Top with remaining chocolate batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, chocolate and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over cake; if desired, sprinkle with crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEPPERMINT SWIRL FUDGE NUT CAKE



Peppermint Swirl Fudge Nut Cake image

Make and share this Peppermint Swirl Fudge Nut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix with pudding
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup creme de menthe
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Generously grease and flour 12 cup Bundt pan or 10 inch tube pan.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, cream cheese, 1/2 cup water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups batter in small bowl; stir in creme de menthe syrup and peppermint extract until well blended.
  • Set aside.
  • To remaining batter, add 4 oz. melted chocolate and 3 T. water; blend well.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Spoon half of chocolate batter into greased and floured pan.
  • Spoon peppermint batter randomly over chocolate batter; top with remaining chocolate batter.
  • Pull knife through batter from top to bottom in a folding motion, turning pan while folding.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly near center.
  • Cool upright in pan 30 minutes; turn out onto serving plate.
  • Cool completely.
  • In small saucepan, melt 1 oz. chocolate; stir in powdered sugar and enough water for desired drizzling consistency.
  • Spoon glaze over cake, allowing some to run down sides.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 246.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing and flouring a 10-inch bundt pan. This will ensure that your cake bakes evenly and doesn't stick to the pan.
  • For the cake batter, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and airy cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to emulsify the batter and prevent it from curdling.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and beginning and ending with flour. This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too dense.
  • Divide the batter in half. To one half, add the peppermint extract and red food coloring. To the other half, add the vanilla extract and green food coloring. This will create the peppermint swirl effect.
  • Spoon alternating spoonfuls of the red and green batter into the prepared bundt pan. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the batters together. This will create a beautiful marbled effect.
  • Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before serving.

Conclusion:

This peppermint swirl bundt cake is a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, vibrant colors, and refreshing peppermint flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this peppermint swirl bundt cake a try – you won't be disappointed!

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