Peppermint Ribbon Cake

Name: Peppermint Ribbon Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy; 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk

Submitted by Lizzie_Rodriquez

"From Taste of Home With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this is a great holiday dessert. Because I work full-time, I like the fact that it calls for a convenient cake mix. —Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
¹⁄₂ teaspoon peppermint extract
¹⁄₂ teaspoon red food coloring
¹⁄₂ cup crushed peppermint candy
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk

directions

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 near 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.