See this gorgeous cake? With its vanilla frosting and light pink layers, and white floury cake? This is the reason why I work out. Plain and simple, I run so I can eat.
This holiday season, Peppermint Cheesecake seems to be the ultimate treat. I’m actually surprised it took us so long to put these two delicious desserts together.
Ingredients:
Peppermint Cheesecake Layers:
3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2/3 cup crushed hard peppermint candies
Sour Cream Cake Layers:
1 (18.25-oz.) package white cake mix
2 large eggs
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
White Chocolate Mousse Frosting:
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup white chocolate morsels
2 cups whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnishes: White chocolate curls, peppermint candies
For preparation directions click here.
