TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT FILLING
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Christmas Mint Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For filling:
- Place chocolate in medium bowl. Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in small saucepan. Pour hot mixture over chocolate; add extract and let stand 1 minute. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Let filling stand at room temperature while cake is baking and cooling.
- For cake:
- Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment. Dust pan with flour. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in both sugars, then vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions each. Mix in chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 5 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack. Peel off parchment. Cool completely.
- Using electric mixer, beat filling until fluffy and lightened in color, about 30 seconds. Using serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on rack set over baking sheet. Spread filling over. Top with second layer, cut side down. Chill filled cake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare glaze:
- Stir chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Mix in extract. Cool glaze until just lukewarm but still pourable, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Pour 1/2 cup glaze over center of cake. Spread over top and sides of cake. Chill until glaze sets, about 15 minutes. Pour remaining glaze over center of cake, then spread quickly over top and sides. Chill until glaze sets, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Before continuing, let stand at room temperature until softened, about 4 hours.)
- Sprinkle candies around top edge of cake. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Malik Saqlain
[email protected]I'm allergic to peppermint. :(
Ni'Jya Bullock
[email protected]This cake seems like it would be really difficult to make. I'm not sure I'm up for the challenge.
Ndlovu Habla
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate and peppermint together. I think it's a weird combination.
Brianna Garrett
[email protected]This cake looks a bit too sweet for my taste.
Omariay Anderson
[email protected]I'm not sure about the chocolate peppermint filling. Has anyone tried it?
Kegh Fancis
[email protected]This cake is on my to-bake list. It looks amazing!
Deborah Easley
[email protected]I can't wait to try this cake! It looks so good.
Ruth E. Ruiz
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Sandamali Bandara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate peppermint, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the peppermint filling was light and refreshing.
Sheikh Hasnat
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's sure to impress.
Islam Sarkar
[email protected]I love how this cake looks when it's finished. It's so festive and elegant. It's always a showstopper at any party.
Stevi Sisnett
[email protected]The chocolate peppermint filling is what really makes this cake special. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.
Nabirye Betty
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Gopi roy
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she absolutely loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were a perfect combination.
sarahlouise wickens
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy peppermint filling. It was the perfect dessert to end a festive meal.