Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup whole milk
½ cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp peppermint extract
1-2 tbsp milk (as needed)
For the Coating:
16 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (for garnish)
Additional Items:
Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
