Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars
Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars are the ultimate holiday treat, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a festive dessert that delights every palate. These moist cake bars, topped with creamy frosting, bring warmth and joy to your winter gatherings. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, they are a must-have during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add milk gradually until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting over the bars and cut into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (57g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Add crushed candy canes on top for an extra festive touch.