Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Ganache

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, melted butter and water with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan smoothing the top and bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to totally cool.

Step 3

Add the chocolate to a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 4-5 minutes, then whisk slowly until smooth. Whisk in the peppermint and vanilla extracts. Pour ganache evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.