Moist Peppermint Fudge Cake: A Bakery Recipe

There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than with this festive, super-moist peppermint chocolate cake.

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INGREDIENTS

– All-Purpose Flour – Baking Powder – Baking Soda – Salt – Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix Full ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Decorated with mini candy canes and drizzled with extra ganache, this Peppermint Fudge Cake will complete your Christmas table.

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 1" tall ¼ sheet pan with parchment paper, then spray the bottom and sides of the pan with cooking spray.

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Using a sifter or fine mesh strainer, sift the first seven dry ingredients into a large bowl, then add brown sugar. Whisk until well blended.

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If you see any large brown sugar clumps, break them up and blend them in with your fingers.

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Combine wet ingredients in a separate large bowl and whisk until smooth and well-blended.

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Melt salted butter in the microwave until just melted. Avoid overcooking. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.

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