Peppermint Fudge Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert for Home Chefs
A decadent peppermint fudge cake perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peppermint candy, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candy.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and additional crushed peppermint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: peppermint, fudge, cake, dessert, indulgent