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Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars

Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars

Indulge in Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars, a delightful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract adjust to taste
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking pan

Method
 

How to Make Peppermint Mocha Cake Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. While the bars cool, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually add milk.
  8. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Top with crushed peppermint candies for added festive flair.

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