Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake {Recipe} (2024)

When I think of Christmas desserts the first thing that comes to my mind is candy canes. I can remember how excited I was when we went to visit Santa as a little girl and I got that first candy cane of the season. There were a few times I was so excited I held onto it for days before I actually opened it but when I finally did, that peppermint goodness made my little belly so happy. That’s where I think my fondness of all things peppermint comes from. Remembering moments like that make eating a peppermint candy cane all the more special for me now. My love for peppermint goes beyond just the traditional candy cane and to me there’s no better time than during the holidays to bake up all kinds of goodies with full of peppermint flavor. This Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake is one of my all time favorite recipes and it’s just doesn’t feel like the holidays until I bake it and have that first delicious bite.

Not only do I love this recipe for all of the peppermint flavor but the chocolatey goodness too.

From the rich chocolate cake to the chocolate ganache with a hint of peppermint. It’s oh so good and a staple on my holiday dessert table.

You can totally skip over the cake portion of the recipe and go with a box variety but honestly it doesn’t take but a few minutes more to make it from scratch and one bite of this chocolate beauty and you’ll be glad you did. It’s that good.

If you do go with a box mix (trust me I’ve been there and do it when I’m crunched on time) you can still top it off with the peppermint ganache and candy canes for the same pretty look but for this recipe, I really recommend going with the homemade.

I even made some mini versions of the cake in my little silicone bundt pans for the kids. They’re about the same size as a slice of the cake but served in a cute little mini version. I like to serve these to the kids as their after dinner treat. Whatever type of pan you use, you want to make sure that you grease your pan really well. This will prevent the cake from sticking. When I make my bundt cakes I want them to look like their pretty little selves and not have pieces get stuck behind so I make sure to use Crisco 100% Canola Oil spray to coat my pans. So I always make sure I pick some up at Giant Food Stores when I shop.

Ok so enough talk, let’s get on to the recipe!

Peppermint Chocolate Bundt Cake

• 1 1/2 sticks of butter
• 3/4 of cocoa
• 2 cups of sugar
• 2 21/4 cups of flour
• 2 tsp. of baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 2 tbsp. of real vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• Crisco 100% Canola Oil spray

Step 1: Preheat over to 350º and spray your bundt pan with the Crisco 100% Canola Oil Spray. This will ensure nothing sticks to the pan your cake bundt cake comes out looking perfect.

Step 2: In a stand mixer or bowl, cream the butter, sugar and salt until mixed and fluffy. (About 5 minutes)

Step 3: In a separate bowl sift flour, cocoa and baking powder together, Making sure it’s lump free

Step 4: Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time making sure each is incorporated into the mix.

Step 5: Add in milk and vanilla to the butter and eggs.

Step 6: Slowly add in the flour, cocoa and baking powder until it’s all incorporated.

Step 7: Once everything is mixed together, slowly pour cake batter into your greased bundt pan or mini bundt pans

Step 8: Bake for about 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.

While the cake is cooling, you can prepare your peppermint ganache.

In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup of chocolate chips (I used mini to they would melt easier) and 2 tablespoons of butter. Heat 1/4 cup of milk on the stove until boiling. Immediately pour over the butter and chocolate chips and let set a minute. Then, stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and mix everything together.

Now here’s where it gets hard. Try your best to resist sticking a spoon in the ganache to “test” it. You might not be able to control yourself it’s so good.

The ganache will be runny at first but the longer you let the ganache sit, the more it will thicken up. If you’re in a hurry you can always stick it in the fridge for a few minutes to speed up the process.

While you’re waiting for the ganache to thicken, crush about 6 candy canes for your topping. The easiest way to do this is put them in a plastic zipper bag and use a hammer or rolling pin to crush them up a bit. This is a great job for the kids. My son always calls dibs on that part.

All that’s left it to figure out a way to control yourself from eating it all before your guests arrive.

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