Peppermint Candy Cake 2/3 cup margarine 1 2/3 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 cup flour 2/3 cup cocoa 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy Combine margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixing bowl. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder and salt. Add alternately with water to creamed mixture. Blend just until combined; add candy. Pour into 2 greased and floured round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Eat plain or frost with vanilla icing. Garnish with crushed peppermint candy. Pink Peppermint Frosting 2 unbeaten egg whites 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. lemon extract Dash of salt 1 pkg. powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter, soft Red food coloring 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy Beat with mixer at high speed until fairly stiff. Add gradually (about a cup at a time), 1 package powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Scrape bowl often. Add: soft butter and a few drops of red food coloring. Beat until well blended. Stir in: crushed peppermint stick candy. Frost tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers. http://www.RecipeUSA.org http://hometown.aol.com/recipeoasis http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/recipeusa -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
