There’s just something about that cool, sweet flavor of peppermint.
It’s refreshing, festive, and SERIOUSLY delicious when baked into a cake.
A good peppermint cake is the PERFECT mix of minty, sweet, and decadent.
It’s a dessert that feels special enough for a holiday, but is easy enough to make just because.
We’ve put together our absolute favorite peppermint cake recipes to get you inspired.
You’ll find everything from simple loaf cakes to gorgeous layered desserts that will WOW your friends and family.
There’s a new favorite waiting for you in the list below.
1. Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a rich, festive treat with layers of moist chocolate cake and a creamy white chocolate peppermint buttercream.
The crackling twist of crushed peppermint and silky Italian buttercream make it a standout for the holidays.
2. Chocolate Peppermint Mini Cakes
Chocolate Peppermint Mini Cakes are soft, bite-sized delights perfect for sharing or serving at holiday parties.
Made in a snowflake pan or mini bundt pan, they’re finished with a sweet white chocolate buttercream topping.
3. Peppermint Candy Cane Cake with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Peppermint Candy Cane Cake brings together a tender buttermilk base and a creamy swirl of cream cheese.
The candy cane-infused cream cheese frosting adds a bold peppermint kick that’s sweet, spicy, and totally festive.
4. Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cake
Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cake blends a light vanilla cake with a fun peppermint Oreo crunch filling.
It’s topped with baby pink frosting and halved peppermint Oreos for a vibrant, festive finish.
5. Peppermint Patty Birthday Cake
Peppermint Patty Birthday Cake is a fun, festive dessert with layers of rich chocolate and peppermint sweetness.
Perfect for birthdays, it’s decorated to look like classic peppermint patties and packed with holiday charm.
6. Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake
Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake delivers a warm, rich treat in minutes with no oven needed.
It’s packed with chocolate and peppermint flavor, making it ideal for chilly winter nights.
7. Mint Chocolate Chip Layer Cake
Mint Chocolate Chip Layer Cake combines three fluffy chocolate layers with a cool minty green buttercream.
Every slice brings a balanced mix of chocolate, mint, and a hint of sweetness—ideal for St. Patrick’s Day.
8. Chocolate Chip Menthe Cake Pops
Chocolate Chip Menthe Cake Pops feature a minty center wrapped in smooth white chocolate.
They’re a fun, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any sweet celebration.
9. Thin Mint Layer Cake
Thin Mint Layer Cake delivers rich chocolate and cool mint in every slice.
It’s a fan favorite that captures the iconic Girl Scout cookie flavor in a show-stopping cake.
10. Thin Mint Cupcakes
Thin Mint Cupcakes bring the taste of classic Girl Scout cookies to bite-sized treats.
Each moist cupcake is packed with mint and chocolate goodness.
11. Easy Mint Chocolate Cake
Easy Mint Chocolate Cake is a quick and delicious treat for mint and chocolate lovers.
It’s simple to make and comes together with a smooth chocolate ganache and minty finish.
12. Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake features a chocolatey Oreo crust and a vibrant green filling.
It’s layered with milk chocolate bits and topped with chocolate ganache and mint swirls.
13. Mint Cheesecake
Mint Cheesecake sits on a crunchy Oreo crust with a silky green filling.
It’s finished with rich chocolate ganache and a swirl of mint chocolate whipped cream.