Cheesecake Recipes

There are hints of peppermint in every element of this dessert: the cake layers, the frosting and even the topping. Total:3 hr Prep: 2 hr 30 min Cook: 30 min Yield: 8 to 10 servings Level: Intermediate Ingredients For the cake:  1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans 2 cups sifted cake flour (sift first, then measure), plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large egg whites, at room temperature For the frosting: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 6 large egg whites Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup crushed candy canes, plus more for topping Directions Make the cake: Position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter three 8-inch-round cake pans and line the ...