Make this chocolate peppermint bundt cake this holiday season! It’s rich and moist, and full of deep chocolate and cool mint flavor. Plus, an amazing giveaway from KitchenAid!
It’s a brand-new week! I hope you’re feeling rested, refreshed, and ready to take it on!
We are in high Christmas gear over here at my house. The holiday baking is officially done, and now I’ve moved on to shopping, wrapping, and decorating. So many things I need to squeeze in before the big day! I hope it all comes together perfectly, and everyone in my family (including me!) can enjoy a relaxing and memorable holiday.
This chocolate peppermint bundt will definitely be making an appearance on our holiday dessert table!
I’m a HUGE fan of the chocolate peppermint flavor combo. Honestly, I love it all year ’round, but especially around Christmastime. There’s something so wintry and comforting about it!
This chocolate peppermint bundt cake feeds a big crowd, and it’s so easy to make. The batter all comes together in one bowl, and you just bake it up, turn it out, and drizzle it with a smooth chocolate ganache. Sprinkle the top with a few crushed candy canes, for a pretty presentation that just screams “Holiday!”
The texture is moist and rich, and that whisper of cool peppermint balances out the chocolate in the most delicious way.
And guess what else? I have another giveaway for you! This one might be the best one of all. TWO brand-new Artisan® Mini Stand Mixers! You can keep one for yourself and give one to a special someone. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. Enter using the widget below:
Good luck! And be sure to click over to KitchenAid’s blog, The Kitchenthusiast, for the full recipe and step-by-step tutorial for this scrummy chocolate peppermint bundt cake!
Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
Make this chocolate peppermint bundt cake this holiday season! It's rich and moist, and full of deep chocolate and cool mint flavor.
10 to 12 servings adjust servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
- 2 peppermint candy canes, roughly chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the KitchenAid® Gas Convection Slide-In Range to 350° F, and lightly mist a bundt pan with non-stick spray.
2. Place the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in the bowl of the KitchenAid® Stand Mixer fitted the flat beater. Stir on low speed to combine.
3. Mix in the butter on low speed, until the mixture resembles moist crumbs. Stir in the eggs until combined.
4. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the Greek yogurt, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Beat on medium speed for about 90 seconds to aerate the batter and build the cake’s structure.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake in the Slide-In Range for 45-55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool for 20 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving platter.
7. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.
8. Pour the cream into a saucepan from the KitchenAid® Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set, and place over medium-low heat until just barely beginning to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
9. Use a silicone spatula to stir the ganache until smooth. Drizzle the topping over the cooled cake, and garnish with chopped peppermint candy canes.
Recipe Notes
Please visit KitchenAid's blog, The Kitchenthusiast, for step-by-step pictorial.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 572kcal Calories from fat 329 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 22g | 110% |
| Transfat 1g | |
| Cholesterol 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium 331mg | 14% |
| Carbohydrate 60g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 10g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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I’m so excited about this cake (and what a sweet giveaway!). I love chocolate and mint! My daughters and I have made several of your recipes subbing Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gf flour, and they have all turned out really well. Fingers crossed this will too! 🙂
Oh that’s so great to know! Thanks for sharing that Kate- now if anyone else asks I can give them that recommendation. I really appreciate it! And thanks for entering the giveaway- good luck!!
This sounds delicious!! I love the chocolate peppermint flavor combination also.
1-OMG those mini mixers! 2-This cake is the absolute perfect thing to bring for holiday parties-it’s so festive and looks so delicious!
Yay! So happy you like this post Kayle! Thank you- and enjoy the holidays!
Ahh, this looks so delicious. I am such a huge fan of peppermint! Also, I seriously LOVE the color of that mixer! Fingers crossed! xo
Good luck to you! Thanks for entering!
Definitely want one ?. Beautiful Christmas time to you Allie and all your friends! ??☀️⛄️❄️?
Thank you so much Joanna! And to you as well 🙂
Just made this and it looks and smells amazing!!! Another great recipe, Allie!!! Made it for a family event tonight- will see how everyone loves it and probably making another tomorrow!!!
That’s so awesome Becky! I’m so happy you like the recipe! Hope your family enjoys it. Happy holidays and maybe we should get our boys together over the break?
Made it twice now and it’s delicious!!! I’d love to get the boys together!! Enjoy your day and I’ll be in touch!
So happy you like it Becky! I will message you about getting the kids together. Hope you’re enjoying the break!
Just made this! Looks amazing. I tagged you in my post of this cake on instagram (I’m @LC0349). Merry Christmas ?
Awesome! Thanks so much Alisha! I will look for it on Instagram. Hope your Christmas was merry! Happy New Year!
Allie all of your food looks super good!! I will have to try this one!! Mint is like my favorite thing. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Kirsten
– http://hellofromthemiddleofnowhere.blogspot.com/
Hope your Christmas was merry, and Happy New Year to you too Kirsten!