Easy Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake with Homemade Ganache

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I am not the greatest baker in the world. I can bake, but I would much rather not spend all of that time in a hot sweaty kitchen. That said, there are times when I really don't want to take a store bought cake to a party or event. This chocolate peppermint bundt cake is not only delicious, but it's super easy to make and everyone will think you spent forever in the kitchen making it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 box Dark Chocolate Cake Mix (I used Pillsbury Moist Supreme)
3 Eggs (follow box)
1 cup Water (follow box)
1/3 Cup Oil (follow box)
1 tsp Peppermint Extract
8 oz Semi Sweet Morsels
4 oz Heavy Cream
10 Peppermint candies

DIRECTIONS:


Step 1: Follow Box directions to mix cake for bundt pan, but add peppermint extract to batter. Bake according to box directions.

Step 2: Place morsels in microwave safe bowl. Add heavy cream. Heat in 30 second increments and then stir until shiny and well blended. If mixture seems too thick add a bit more cream.

Step 3: Drizzle chocolate ganache over cake allowing it to drizzle down sides.


Step 4: Crush peppermint candies in food processor. Sprinkle over chocolate ganache as a garnish.



What delicious treats are you making this holiday season?

Thanks to contributor Jen for this tasty recipe.

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Kathleen is a homeschooling mom of four boys with a serious case of the Wanderlust bug. Her love of travel extends to her children, and has resulted in the family visiting 48 states to date, and traveling nearly a third of the year. She is the owner of LifeWith4Boys.com where you will find information on Family Travel, recipes, reviews, lifestyle and more.

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15 comments

  1. CourtneyDecember 23, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    We're making a lot of gluten free goodies this holiday for my daughter. Mainly vegan too. This looks so yummy though!! Ahh!

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  2. Robin GagnonDecember 23, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Perfect for after Christmas dinner

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  3. MickeyDecember 23, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Ooh, that looks awesome! I should make it to take to the family potluck meal after Christmas.

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  4. TammyDecember 23, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Oh Wow, I don't think I'd want to share that! I just made pumpkin cookies with cream cheese chips the other night for Christmas Eve snacking - my kitchen smelled so good!

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  5. PenelopeDecember 23, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Well, that looks utterly gorgeous!

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  6. DonnaDecember 23, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Not only does it sound delicious, it looks beautiful! :)

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  7. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)December 24, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    This looks great and perfect for the season.

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  8. Anne - Mommy Has to WorkDecember 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    That looks delicious!! I love chocolate and peppermint!

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  9. Simply Being MommyDecember 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Oh yum, that looks so delicious.

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  10. HilLesha O'NanDecember 28, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    I hardly do peppermint, but that sounds amazing, nonetheless!

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  11. StefanieDecember 28, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Looks yummy! I made gingerbread cookies and brownies this year.

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  12. Rachel @ FIMSDecember 28, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    That looks SO YUMMY!

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  13. UnknownDecember 29, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Wow! That cake looks so freaking delicious!

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  14. UnknownDecember 29, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I love anything with chocolate & peppermint! I could eat it everyday.

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  15. LeilaniDecember 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Bundt cakes are my favorite. My 4yo gets annoyed that I'm always making "donut" cakes. She keeps asking me to do a regular layered cake.

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