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Choc peppermint mud cake

Modified: Jun 18, 2025 · Published: Oct 14, 2013 by Claire Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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This choc peppermint mud cake is a rich, indulgent treat with a refreshing mint twist. Topped with creamy ganache, it’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations or when you want to impress with something a little different.

Choc peppermint mud cake
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On this day 3 years ago, I hit publish on my very first post. I really didn't have any idea about what I was doing and if you look at said very first post you'll note I didn't even know the difference between a macaron and a macaroon!

That day I had 5 visitors - me, mum, my sis, my friend and maybe I checked it on my phone too.

I didn't have much of an idea of what I wanted to achieve from starting the blog but I never imagined the places it would take me and I certainly never thought quite a few people would become regular visitors to my little part of the internet.

Thank you to every single one of you that takes the time to read my sometimes ramblings every day. Without you this wouldn't be much fun!

Choc peppermint mud cake

Now of course I couldn't let an auspicious occasion pass by without cake. I asked on Facebook what I should make to celebrate and while I loved all your suggestions, I really can't go past a cake.

Last year it was a salted peanut chocolate tart, so dangerously good you can't make it unless it's for an occasion or it just may disappear.

Choc peppermint mud cake

This year's celebration cake - choc peppermint mud cake - may just knock last year's out of the water in terms of richness and irresistibility. Of course I had to make something a little bit over-the-top and indulgent and what's indulgence without chocolate?

Now imagine this - layers of moist rich, chocolate cake sandwiched with sweet, peppermint icing, covered with a thick coating of smooth chocolate ganache. Oh yes this is one to save for special occasions but it's a must-try.

Choc peppermint mud cake

Would you believe me if I said that I didn't eat the whole piece I sliced for the photo above? No I wouldn't either. It was that good I didn't move from my photo set up on the floor as I devoured every crumb.

It would have made a rather entertaining sight for anyone walking past - pregnant lady sitting on the floor stuffing her face with chocolate cake. Hey that's what celebrations are all about right?

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

What about you? What's your favourite food to celebrate with?

Choc peppermint mud cake


Recipe

Choc peppermint mud cake

Choc peppermint mud cake

Rich and decadent choc peppermint mud cake with a smooth ganache topping – the perfect celebration cake for any special occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cake
Prep Time: 3 hours hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 560kcal
Author: Claire Cameron

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 125 g butter chopped
  • 100 g dark eating chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup 220g caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1 free-range egg
  • ¾ cup 110g self-raising flour
  • ½ cup 75g plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Filling

  • 125 g 1 stick butter, chopped and softened
  • 3 cups 480g icing (confectioner's) sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk - might need a little extra
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint essence
  • green food colouring

Chocolate ganache

  • 300 g dark eating chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup 250ml cream

Instructions

  • Start by making the cakes - grease and line two (or four - they are going to be split in half so if you have 4 small round cake tins, I find it easer to bake the layers separately) 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 130C fan-forced (290F).
  • Dissolve the coffee in the boiling water then pour it into a medium saucepan along with the butter, chocolate and sugar. Heat, stirring, over medium heat until smooth then transfer to a heat-proof bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Whisk in the egg, sifted flours and cocoa.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the tins and bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean (about 20-25 mins if you're using 4 tins - check cakes with a cake tester).
  • Leave cakes to rest in the tins for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile make the filling by beating the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the icing sugar gradually and then beat in the milk, essence and colouring. You may need to a add a little milk to get it to a spreadable consistency and beat until fluffy.
  • If you made two cakes, carefully split each one into two layers.
  • Place one layer of cake on a wire rack and spread with ¼ of the icing.
  • Place another layer of cake on top and ice then repeat with the rest of the cakes and icing then refrigerate the cake for at least an hour.
  • To make the ganache, combine the chocolate and cream in a heat proof bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Mix well and then microwave for another 30 seconds.
  • Give it a very good stir and if it's not smooth, microwave another 20 seconds at a time, stirring well between each go.
  • Leave it to cool slightly.
  • Place the chilled cake (still on the wire rack) over a plate or sheet of baking paper and carefully pour/spread the chocolate ganache over the cake to cover it.
  • Leave to set on the bench.
  • Carefully transfer the cake to a serving plate to serve and decorate however you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg
Have you made this recipe? I'd love to hear what you think. Tag me on Instagram @clairekcreations


 

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Comments

  1. Phil says

    May 17, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    I plan to attempt this for my daughter's birthday cake. I have never made a cake from scratch... wish me luck!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Good luck Phil! You can do it!

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