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There's so much about the holiday season that I love, from the joyous feeling in the air and the delicious holiday meals to spending time with loved ones and the décor.
Every year I'm in charge of bringing one or two desserts to holiday gatherings, and this time I'll be bringing this incredible chocolate peppermint bark Bundt cake. Moist chocolate cake is swirled with pieces of Harry & David Peppermint Bark then topped with ganache and more chopped peppermint bark (I mean, can you get enough bark?). You can bet that guests will request this recipe for years to come. And the best part? This recipe is simple and doesn't require any special equipment!
Serve with hot chocolate or your favorite holiday cocktail. Talk about the perfect way to end a delicious holiday meal.
SERVINGS
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup 100% unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 12 cup sour cream
- 13 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Harry & David Peppermint Bark
- 12 cup heavy cream
- 12 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat butter in the microwave until fully melted. Add in the milk and cocoa powder. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the chocolate mix to the dry ingredients, then stir until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
- Add in the eggs, making sure to fully combine. Add the sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Mix until batter is combined and smooth. Gently fold in the ½ cup chopped peppermint bark.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- To make the ganache
- Heat the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until hot. Carefully remove from the microwave and add in the semi-sweet chocolate. Allow to sit for 3 to 5 minutes then stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, flip it onto a plate and allow it to cool completely (DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP). Drizzle ganache over the cooled cake and top with the remaining ½ cup peppermint bark.
To make a perfectly moist cake, make sure your refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter come together without overmixing.
To store any leftovers, cover the entire Bundt cake with a cake lid. Keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
AUTHOR
Bianca runs the food blog Lenox Bakery where she shares easy and delicious dessert recipes for home bakers. She is a mom to one amazing 5-year-old boy who shares her love of all things sweet and is her official taste-tester and assistant pastry chef.