Red Velvet Peppermint Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 oz) package red velvet cake mix
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipped cream
4 oz white chocolate, melted
80 None peppermint candy canes, 1 tbsp crushed
3 cups vanilla frosting
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup white pearl sugar
None None red ribbon, red roses, white chocolate leaves and lemon leaves, to garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Bake for 22-24 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 mins then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped cream then white chocolate. Fold in crushed peppermint sticks.
To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving platter. Spread white chocolate mousse over top then sandwich with remaining cake layer. Combine vanilla frosting and coconut then spread over top and sides of cake. Arrange remaining candy canes around side of cake, pressing into frosting. Wrap center of cake with ribbon and tie in a bow. Sprinkle top with pearl sugar and decorate with roses, white chocolate leaves and lemon leaves.