Peppermint Fudge Cake
"This Peppermint Fudge Cake is one of the best Christmas desserts. The homemade fudgy chocolate cake has no peppermint in the cake batter to prevent an overpowering flavor. Instead, the peppermint is added to the luscious buttercream frosting. You get a decadent layered chocolate cake with minty frosting in between each layer. It’s the perfect balance. Chocolate ganache is layered over the top of the cake, candy cane pieces decorate the sides, and swirled peppermint frosting is a finishing garnish. The cake is the perfect dessert for every holiday party!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the chocolate cake
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1 and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup dark cocoa powder plus more for dusting the pans
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
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1 cup unsalted butter softened
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1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs whites
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
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For the peppermint buttercream
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2 cups unsalted butter softened
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
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6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar
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crushed candy canes
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red food coloring
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For the chocolate ganache
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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