CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH PINK PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Chocolate cake gets a sweet holiday makeover thanks to pink peppermint cream cheese frosting. Garnish with peppermint candies for a truly festive and fudgy dessert.

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crockerâ„¢ Super Moistâ„¢ chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
A few drops of red food color
14 peppermint candies (7 crushed)

Steps:

  • Make cake as directed on box for two 9-inch rounds; cool completely.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Add vanilla, peppermint extract and food color, a drop at a time, beating until desired color is obtained.
  • Split each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate; spread top with thin coat frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with thin coat frosting; refrigerate 10 minutes to allow frosting to firm up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Arrange whole peppermints then sprinkle crushed peppermint around side and top of cake.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Amin Faisal
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This was the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


Faizan Mehmood
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Eddie Adame
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I can't wait to make this cake again for my next party.


Aduhuba Blessing
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This cake was a great way to end a holiday meal.


Pelumi Damilare
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and peppermint.


Ahemad Khan
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This cake was perfect for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious.


Sibonelo Thobani
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and peppermint together, but this cake was surprisingly good.


Assane Lasse
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


md 0mit hasan
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make it more moist.


Wahid Qureshi
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I had some trouble getting the cake to bake evenly, but the frosting helped to cover up the imperfections.


Namwase Mariam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


Me and my family Jamaica family
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I loved the combination of chocolate and peppermint in this cake. It was a unique and festive flavor.


Uttam Parkash
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The cake was easy to make and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Supriya Pradhan
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always comes out perfect. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


christos papaioannou
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This chocolate fudge cake with pink peppermint cream cheese frosting was a hit at my party! It was so moist and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and minty.