Chocolate with peppermint has been a classic combination preferred by all dessert lovers to create that perfect harmony between rich sweetness and refreshing flavor. From Christmas cookies to sophisticated cakes, this timeless combination is still finding its way into seasonal desserts that continue the theme of comfort and celebration all year long.
OH, a good chocolate cake is more than just sweetness. The combination of soft texture, intense cocoa flavor, and creamy toppings makes for an iconic dessert that is perfect at birthdays, family gatherings, holidays, or special occasions.
Using the beloved flavor pair in a seasonal dessert, Nothing Bundt Cakes Peppermint Chocolate Chip combines rich chocolate cake with refreshing peppermint frosting and bakery-style quality. Thanks to the spices and flavors they are familiar with from holiday meals, these cakes just feel seasonal.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Peppermint Chocolate Chip
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk or buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Peppermint extract
- Chocolate chips
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream or milk for frosting consistency
- Crushed peppermint candies optional decoration
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan
- Large mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Cake tester or toothpick
- Cooling rack
- Serving plate
- Piping bag for frosting (optional)
Method
- Preheat the oven and prepare the bundt cake pan by greasing it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until the batter becomes smooth and well combined.
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter to create rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake until the cake is fully set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth.
- Spread or drizzle the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with crushed peppermint candies if desired.
- Slice and serve the Nothing Bundt Cakes Peppermint Chocolate Chip cake for a festive dessert experience.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use peppermint extract carefully because a small amount provides a strong holiday flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese frosting.
- Let refrigerated cake sit briefly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Add extra chocolate chips or peppermint pieces for a stronger seasonal taste.
- Nutrition values may vary depending on ingredients, serving size, and frosting quantity.
Private Notes
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Let us know how it was!Why You Should Try This Nothing Bundt Cakes Peppermint Chocolate Chip Recipe at Home
Who doesn’t love the Yin and Yang of rich chocolate with crisp, cool peppermint? The cake made in this recipe is a soft, super-moist crumb loaded with chocolate chips and topped off with perfectly creamy frosting to rival even the best bakery cupcakes.
Baking this cake at home means making it as fresh/easy/hard/ sweet as you like and taking something special from your kitchen to share with family or friends. Whether you are making it for a holiday get-together or getting cosy at home alone and need chocolate peppermint treats, we
have an easy-peasy recipe that is scrumptious for your dessert rotation. The homemade taste of a classic favorite that is made seasonal!
