Comments on: Chocolate Peppermint Cake

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:03:22 +0000

Hi Alexis! The layers are quite moist but you definitely can if you want! You can use a simple syrup (https://livforcake.com/simple-syrup-recipe/) with added peppermint if you like.

By: Alexis Swartz

Alexis Swartz — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:43:52 +0000

Excited to try this recipe. Wondering if it is recommended to add a soak to the cake layers?

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:03:23 +0000

In reply to Elma.

Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, Elma! I heard about the microwaving too – that’s a great tip! I’ll have to try it next time.

By: Elma

Elma — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:06:03 +0000

Your cakes are beautiful, and I love your stories. Thank you for bringing joy to so many people!

I recently made a cake for the holidays and needed RED and GREEN. I found a tip online to microwave your Swiss meringue buttercream which intensifies the color, and then stick it in the fridge and it recovers as if nothing ever happened. It’s something to do with getting the coloring into the butter molecules, and then the butter reforming. It’s pure magic 🙂

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:15:54 +0000

In reply to Lyn. Hi Lyn! I simply hold the piping tip perpendicular to the cake and slightly above and then press to squeeze out a frilly dollop. Test it out on some parchment first. I hope that helps!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:06:45 +0000

In reply to Tarn. Hi Tarn! So happy you loved it. Bummer about having to squish the rosettes! All that matters is that everyone loved it :)

By: Lyn

Lyn — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 07:13:28 +0000

Hello, this cake is GORGEOUS. Can you please describe how you achieved the red Rosettes? They are super pretty! You stated you used a 1 M tip but would like to know the technique. Thank you

By: Tarn

Tarn — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 08:11:52 +0000

Made this for the fam for Christmas and it was a huge hit! Definitely think this will become a holiday tradition! Thank you!

Decorating is not my forte, but i was very proud of myself for piping the red(-dish) rosettes around the top, only to realize after that the cake was a little too tall for the cake carrier! So i had to squish my pretty rosettes against the lid. So the presentation wasn’t as pretty as I’d hoped, but nobody cared once we tasted it!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:19:54 +0000

In reply to Jen. Hi Jen! Thanks for the wonderful feedback and tips!

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:49:01 +0000

I have made this cake in December for the past two years (and I will make it again this year), I love it that much. If you want a stronger peppermint flavor, use food grade peppermint oil. You only need 1/4 tsp in the frosting and it really comes through. I use Lor-Ann Super Strength, but there are other brands, too. I use it in the chocolate peppermint cookie cups, too.