Peppermint Ribbon Cake

By MarieR

Great peppermint cake using cake mix.

Ingredients

• Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling 20
• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 12 servings.