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Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
Chocolate bundt cake topped with chocolate peppermint ganache and peppermint candy is an incredibly delicious holiday dessert.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 50 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- saucepan
- bowl
- whisk
- stove
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cake directions
2
Preheat oven to 350°F.
3
Grease the bundt pan with vegetable shortening.
vegetable shortening (like Crisco)2 tablespoons
4
In a small saucepan heat the butter, cocoa, salt, milk and coffee over medium heat, stirring to combine, just until the butter is just melted. Take off the heat and set aside.
butter1 cupsalt1 teaspoon
5
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda, whisk to combine (see notes if you are not using a stand mixer).
6
Add half of the chocolate mixture, and mix using the stand mixer on a low speed, until combined, then add the rest and mix again.
7
Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mix again.
eggs2vanilla extract1 teaspoon
8
Pour the cake batter into the greased bundt pan.
9
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, ⏱️ 30-40 minutes.
10
After the cake has cooled for a good ⏱️ 30 minutes, turn over onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Place on a platter until ready to add the ganache.
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Ganache directions
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In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and corn syrup.
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Heat the heavy cream and sugar either over the stove or in the microwave until hot and steaming a bit, but do not boil.
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Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and set a plate over the top of the bowl to keep the heat in. Let it stand for about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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Stir until the ingredients are well combined, add the peppermint extract, and stir again.
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Let the ganache stand until you reach desired consistency (see notes).
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Drizzle the ganache over the cake and top with crushed peppermint candy. Serve immediately.
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Store on the counter for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can let it come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
364 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
40 g
sodium Content
357 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
46 mg
carbohydrate Content
60 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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