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Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache

December 14, 2020 14 Comments

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This easy Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache is sure to WOW your family this holiday season! It’s rich, moist and chocolatey with just the perfect amount of peppermint flavor.

Overhead photo of chocolate bundt cake on a round wire rack

One of my favorite flavor combinations during the Christmas holiday season is chocolate peppermint. Ghirardelli dark chocolate peppermint bark squares? Have you tried them? I’m addicted!

My Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies from last year and my Double Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies from a few years back are two favorites here at the BHK. There’s just something about chocolate peppermint that jingles my bells!

Overhead photo of a slice of chocolate cake on a white plate with a flork

Today’s Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache is rich, moist and super chocolatey and the perfect classic bundt cake to grace your holiday dessert table this year.

Overhead photo of baked chocolate bundt cake in bundt pan

And you guys know me and bundt cakes. I’m always looking for the easy way out when it comes to cakes, so bundts are always at the top of the list.

There are so many beautiful bundt pans these days and it always looks like there was lots of work involved, but they couldn’t be easier to whip up…as long as you generously grease your bundt pan.

Overhead photo of ingredeints for bundt cake with bundt pan on a marble board

I used my Nordic Ware Heritage pan for today’s cake which is a 10-cup pan. It’s one of my favorite designs and a fabulous choice when you top your bundt with a ganache. The ganache pools in the crevices perfectly.

Up close overhead photo of Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache

The cake’s ingredient list is short. Just five ingredeints, one being a box cake mix. I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge cake mix. And for the ganache, I added a 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract. It’s all up to what you prefer. Add 1/4 teaspoon first, taste test, then add more if you enjoy more of a robust peppermint flavor.

Overhead photo of ingredients for chocolate peppermint ganache in bowls on a marble background

 

Double Chocolate Cake Ingredients

•1 15-oz. box of chocolate cake mix

•1 3.4-oz. chocolate instant pudding mix

•4 large eggs

•1 stick butter, melted

•1 cup water

 

Ingredients for chocolate ganache in a bowl with a spatula

 

Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Ingredients

•6-oz. semisweet chocolate chips

•1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

•1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

•1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Overhead photo of a bowl filled with melted chocolate and a spatula

Hope you guys give this incredibly easy, decadent cake a try this holiday. It’s simply sinful! It’s sure to please everyone in the crowd! Enjoy!

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Recipe:

As mentioned above, I would start with a 1/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract. You can always add a bit more if you’d like a more robust peppermint flavor.

I garnish the top of my cake with some crushed candy canes. This is optional, but so festive looking.

 

Chocolate cake batter in a turquoise colored KitchenAid mixer

 

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Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

This easy Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache is sure to WOW your family this holiday season! It's rich, moist and chocolatey with just the perfect amount of peppermint flavor.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bundt cake, chocolate, peppermint, holidays, Christmas
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Bundt Cake
  • 1 15-oz. box Duncan Hines Classic Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix, do not make according to package directions
  • 1 3.4-oz. box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (one stick) butter, melted
  • 1 cup water
Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
  • 6-oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, more if needed until you get to drizzling consistency
  • 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
  • crushed candy canes, for garnish, if desired
Instructions
Bundt Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.

  2. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, melted butter and water with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan smoothing the top and bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to totally cool.

Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
  1. Add the chocolate to a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 4-5 minutes, then whisk slowly until smooth. Whisk in the peppermint and vanilla extracts. Pour ganache evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 124mg5%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 587IU12%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Marissa says

    December 14, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    This is one showstopper of a cake, Mary Ann! What a rich, luxurious texture – this holiday treat would wow just about anyone!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 14, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks Marissa! Friends of ours really enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    December 14, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Can I make this in a different pan if I don’t have a Bundt pan?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      Hi Kristen. You can use round cake pans or a tube pan, but just make sure to only fill them 2/3 full so the cake doesn’t overflow the pan. You will also need to adjust the cooking times. Just keep an eye on your oven and when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, it’s done. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Kristen Edmonston says

        December 15, 2020 at 1:03 am

        Thank you! Can’t wait to make it for Christmas

        Reply
        • Mary Ann says

          December 15, 2020 at 8:02 am

          Enjoy and have a special Christmas!!

          Reply
  3. Traci@VanillaAndBean.com says

    December 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    This cake is so dang rich and delicious… that peppermint ganache is over the top!! Lovin my heritage bundt pan too, Mare – looks fancy with little effort… Delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 14, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      It’s one of my favorite bundt pans Traci. Tom loved this cake, as well as our good friends who we shared with!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    December 14, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    Beautiful cake and perfect for the holidays! I could go for a slice right now :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 14, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  5. Rahul @samosastreet says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    I am a big fan of chocolate. I really like them all from milk chocolate to dark chocolate. This is chocolate heaven for a person like me. I wish I could dive in

    Reply
  6. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    December 14, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    Chocolate peppermint is definitely a MUST during the holidays, Mary Ann!! Your cake really nails that! It looks so decadent and delicious!!

    Reply
  7. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    December 16, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Oh this looks so rich and delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint! It’s a match made in heaven. This is just what I need for a dessert this holiday season!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 16, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      It’s one of my favorite holiday flavor combos Kathy. Thanks!

      Reply

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