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Lethal Peppermint Chocolate Cake Recipe

Lethal Peppermint Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (18 oz) box chocolate cake mix
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup cooking oil
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp peppermint schnapps or 1 tsp peppermint extract
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened ( no subs , please)
1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy (about 7-8)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 -3 tbsp milk
1 -2 tbsp peppermint schnapps or 1 tsp peppermint extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract

Directions:

Grease and flour 2 round cake pans.
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together cake ingredients on low for 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
Increase mixing speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes more.
Pour batter into cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they test done.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
While cooling, prepare Ganache:.
Put all ganache ingredients in 2 cup glass measuring cup.
Cook on 50% power in microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring well after each minute until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
Cover tightly and let sit for 3-4 hours or until it reaches spreading consistency. If it gets too thick, place in a pan of hot water over medium heat and stir until softens.
To make filling:.
Place butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl.
Cream together until smooth and fluffy.
Add candy, sugar, flavoring (or schnapps) and about 2 Tbs milk.
Beat, adding additional milk until mixture is fluffy.
When cakes are cool, layer them with the filling between layers, reserving about 1/2 cup of the filling for garnish, if you wish.
Frost layers with cooled ganache.
Pipe remaining filling on top of cake, or just sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Refrigerate to set ganache.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	840.34 Kcal (3518 kJ)
Calories from fat	439.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.88g	75%
Cholesterol	61.78mg	21%
Sodium	777.23mg	32%
Potassium	1497.67mg	32%
Total Carbs	92.95g	31%
Sugars	53.68g	215%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	9.15g	18%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	96.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	415.72 Kcal (1741 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.18g	75%
Cholesterol	30.56mg	21%
Sodium	384.5mg	32%
Potassium	740.9mg	32%
Total Carbs	45.98g	31%
Sugars	26.56g	215%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	1%
Protein	4.52g	18%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	47.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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