Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
For Frosting:
12 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
red gel (no taste) food coloring
about 6 candy canes, chopped
Preparation
