Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: I put my cakes in the freezer for a few minutes before frosting them. This helps the cake not to crumble while frosting.
Note 2: Since I have taken baking courses, I have found baking round boards are very helpful when decorating cakes such as this one. It is optional. You can place the first layer right on a cake platter.
Chocolate Ganache: Using a squeeze bottle to add the ganache is a super easy way to decorate the ganache.
Storage:
Because of all the dairy in the cake, I recommend storing this yummy chocolate peppermint cake in a cake box or cake plate in the fridge for up to three days.
I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.