Party Panache, Peppermint Snow Topped Chocolate Cake

the Painted Apron

5 years ago

I celebrated my birthday Friday evening by the patio fireplace,

with my family and a couple of very dear friends

who also have December birthdays,

we were safely distanced …

HHjr cooked some incredible pizzas in the pizza oven,

Sausage and Mushroom with Parmesan balsamic glaze,

Pear, Spinach and Gorgonzola,

and a Hawaiian pizza with ham and pineapple

I made a special cake for the occasion,

a decadent chocolate chip bundt cake topped with “peppermint snow”

There were significant ohs and ahs,

and suggestions to share this easy recipe…

It is based on a doctored up chocolate cake mix

White and milk chocolate chips are added to the batter before baking

Let cake cool in pan for 30-45 minutes and then turn out onto a plate

The icing is a basic cream cheese buttercream,

with a dash of peppermint extract

And my favorite holiday sweet, Peppermint Bark

Chocolate Cake Topped with Peppermint Snow

chocolate chip cake with icing loaded with chopped peppermint bark makes a festive holiday dessert

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword bundt cake, chocolate cake, Christmas cake, cream cheese icing, holiday dessert, peppermint icing

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Icing 15

Servings 12

Combine cake mix, eggs, pudding mix, butter, buttermilk in a stand mixer or mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium. Batter will be thick.
Gently stir in chocolate chips
Spray bundt pan with Baker's Joy or cooking oil spray and spoon batter in, making an even layer
Bake in a preheated oven according to cake mix box directions until a tester comes out clean, 35-45 minutes, depending on oven and other variables. Check often near the end of cooking time, and do not overbake. {I baked mine for 40 minutes}
Let cake cool for 30-45 minutes, then turn out onto a plate

Combine butter and cream cheese, mixing well to blend
Add peppermint extract {use 1/2 tsp for a less peppermint taste or substitute vanilla if preferred}
Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and mix.
Spread frosting in a thick layer over the top of cooled cake and part way down the sides. Sprinkle with chopped peppermint bark or peppermint candies