Simple Gluten Free Chocolate Peppermint Cake

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In my opinion, there really is no better combination than chocolate and mint. And this recipe for gluten free chocolate peppermint cake is packed with both those delicious flavors. On top of a delicious chocolate peppermint cake recipe, you’ll also get a creamy chocolate ganache topped with crunchy peppermint bits.

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This easy chocolate peppermint cake is delicious! You’re going to love the peppermint flavor baked right into the cake, which is only enhanced by the easy-to-make chocolate glaze and peppermint crumbles on top.

And while these cute cakes look fancy and complicated, they’re actually very easy to make! In fact, you only need five ingredients to make them! Keep reading to find out how to make your own chocolate peppermint cake.

How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Peppermint Cake

The first step to making these yummy cakes is to mix together gluten free chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding mix in a large bowl. Just whisk the two ingredients together until they’re combined.

Next, mix together your last three ingredients — eggs, sour cream, and peppermint extract. Depending on your gluten free cake mix, you may need to add a little extra moisture into your batter. When making this recipe with traditional cake mix, you only need one egg. But the dryness of the gluten free ingredients means you’ll probably need to add an extra egg to the mix.

Whisk these three ingredients together until they’re well combined, then pour the mixture into your dry ingredients. Use a spoon to stir all the ingredients together.

I know I said you’d only need five ingredients to make this cake. And we’ve already used five ingredients, right? Well, the beauty of this simple recipe is that you can customize it. While you could stop at the instructions above and have a delicious five-ingredient peppermint chocolate cake, I’m all about making my recipes amazing. And that means tossing in a few more ingredients — like chocolate chips. Fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter until they’re even spread out.

Spoon the batter into your greased mini bundt cake pan. The batter will be thick, so using a spoon to fill each cake cup is the best method.

Note: you could also use a traditional bundt cake pan to make your chocolate peppermint cake, but you’ll need to increase the baking time!

When the chocolate peppermint cake is finished baking, allow it to cool on a wire rack complete before adding your chocolate glaze. If you have a great recipe for chocolate glaze — use it! But I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The easiest way to make chocolate glaze is to simply melt a jar of chocolate frosting! Just stick in the microwave until it’s melted and spoon the glaze over the top of each mini bundt cake.

Before the glaze sets, grab a handful of crushed peppermint candy and some mini chocolate chips and top each chocolate peppermint cake with a little bit of candy. You’ll love the added crunch it gives these adorable mini cakes.

Questions About Chocolate Peppermint Cake

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What kind of cake mix did you use?

When I baked my gluten free chocolate peppermint cake, I used Betty Crocker gluten free cake mix. I’ve also baked with Pillsbury chocolate cake mix, which has a similar consistency so I think it would work well with this recipe, too.

Can I make this with traditional cake mix?

Sure! If you don’t have to eat gluten free, you can easily make this recipe with traditional cake mix. The only alteration you’ll need to make is to use only one egg if you make these cakes with traditional chocolate cake mix.

Can I use other add-ins?

This chocolate peppermint cake is perfect for the holidays, but if you want to make during other times of year, you can easy swap out the peppermint for other flavors. Here are some easy ideas:

• Mint extract with chopped Andes candy on top
• Vanilla extract with chopped Heath candy on top
• Almond extract with chopped nuts on top
• Vanilla extract with mini M&Ms on top

How do I make a full-size bundt cake?

You can easy make this recipe into a full-size bundt cake simply by increasing the baking time. Follow the recipe as-is, but double the bake time. Check the cake at around 45 minutes check the doneness and continue cooking until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

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