This fun and decadent chocolate cake will be the star of any holiday meal this year. This Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cake is actually easier than it looks, but don't tell your friends that. Let them think you are a kitchen diva and know how to rock your baking pans.
One of my favorite things about the holiday season are all the holiday shows on TV. I remember as a kid watching all the Christmas cartoons every single year. We would sit and watch Frosty, Rudolph, and The Grinch every single year, even when I was a teenager.
When our kids were younger, we would do the same thing with them. As they have gotten older, they kind of look at us funny when we turn these cartoons on. Where has the magic of childhood gone?
I think it died out when hand held devices became the rage. Time to institute the no gaming devices again, and plan a fun family movie night. Cake included!
I am SO excited to be partnering up with The Dating Divas today for a fun holiday date night!
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And today, I've teamed up with the Divas to bring you a special treat… Dinner Dessert and a Movie!! Because who doesn’t love a fun date with a good movie and a delicious dessert?
That’s right, I'm going to hook you up with a fabulous cake idea for eating while watching The Grinch, and the Divas are taking care of all the date details for you. Read on, because you’ve got one spectacular (already planned) date night coming your way. Think green.
Dinner and a stay at home movie is definitely a fun thing my husband and I enjoy. After having kids and realizing that going out to the movies was so expensive, we started having our own at home dates when the kids would go to bed. No obnoxious movie goers to deal with, pausing when you need a bathroom or snack break, and snuggling close on the couch are all major reasons we like to stay home. That and it is so much better for our wallets.
When I heard that December's movie night was The Grinch I started thinking about creating all sorts of fun green desserts. But in the end I opted for a crazy and fun colored cake. One of my favorite scenes in the movie is when they show all the food at the Whoville dinners. I knew that a crazy cake with lots of colors would be the perfect dessert to enjoy after watching the movie.
This cake looks super impressive, but it is actually really easy to do. It starts with a box mix that you will jazz up to make super decadent.
One tip to remember when filling your bundt pan is to keep the cheesecake away from the edges of the pan. This is probably the hardest part of the cake..and it really wasn't that hard. Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan, then start to spoon the cheesecake into the center of the cake.
Now naturally the cheesecake will start to spread and head toward the edges of the pan. Just spoon small spoonfuls of chocolate batter along the edges of the pan to keep it from running. Once all the cheesecake batter has been added, then spoon the rest of the chocolate batter along the edges of the pan first and then over the top of the cheesecake to seal it in.
My favorite part of the cake are the peppermint patties on top. I found snowflake peppermint patties at Walmart and just had to bring them home with me. A lollipop stick wrapped in washi tape and some extra chocolate and sprinkles make them the perfect over the top decoration for your cake.
Are you ready to get your green? Grab your hubby, a slice of of chocolate peppermint cheesecake cake, and let's watch The Grinch again.
Recipe
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cake
This rich chocolate cake has a hidden tunnel of peppermint cheesecake. The decorated peppermint patties on top add a fun party look.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding (4 serving)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
For the Cheesecake
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Topping
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup green candy melts
- 10 lollipop sticks
- 10 mini Peppermint Patties (I used snowflake shapes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons shortening
- holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and peppermint extract until creamy. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, and water. Beat for 1 minute on low, and then two minutes on medium. The batter will be thick.
- Spoon half the batter into prepared pan.
- Spoon the cheesecake batter over the batter in the pan. Be very careful to not let the cheesecake batter to touch the sides of the pan. If it starts to get close, add a spoonful of chocolate batter along the side of the pan to act as a barrier.
- After the cheesecake batter has been added, gently spoon the rest of the chocolate batter over the top. It works best to spoon the chocolate batter along the pan edges first, then over the top of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then flip out onto a serving plate. Let cool completely.
- Place the chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat for 15 seconds. Stir until melted.
- Dip the ends of the lollipop sticks into the chocolate. Gently press into the peppermint patties and place on a tray.
- Spoon the chocolate into a plastic bag with one tip cut off. Drizzle over the top of the cooled cake.
- Melt the white chips the same way and spoon into a clean bag. Very carefully line your peppermint patties with a snowflake shape and top with sprinkles. Set aside.
- Drizzle the cake with the rest of the melted white chocolate.
- Melt the green candy melts the same way and spoon into another clean bag. Drizzle the top of the cake. Top with sprinkles. Let set.
- Keep refrigerated until serving. Right before serving place the decorated peppermint patties into the top of the cake.
- You may need to cut the ends to make them different lengths, and you can also wrap the lollipop sticks in washi tape before sticking them in the cake if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 308Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Now head on over to The Dating Divas for your fun Grinch date night. They have the whole night planned out with fun green things to do
DessertForTwo
This is so fun and so perfect for date night in! I agree-we've been doing date night in for a while now. We just found that we can make food better than restaurants at home when we cook together. Plus, it's much more romantic 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I totally agree with...on the taste and the atmosphere! Plus it's so much more fun!
Beth @ bethcakes
Oh my! I can't handle this cake right now! I love everything about it - from the cheesecake to the festive drizzled frosting, to the peppermint patties! So wonderful!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
What a fun, festive cake! Love the peppermint patty toppers you created!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jessica! It was a fun one to work on!
Lorraine @ Cookin' For the Seven Dwarfs
Ohhh this looks amazing!! And that top is so cute! Pinning! 🙂
Chels R.
This is so neat and creative! Love love love! Josh and I just watched The Family Man on Saturday...one of my favorite holiday movies, but I love watching Home Alone with the kids.
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
I really really really like those peppermint patty toppers! So fun! And that tunnel of peppermint cheesecake looks amazing. This whole cake looks fudgy and chocolate-y and beyond incredible. Pinning this one for sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Mary!
Stephanie @ PlainChicken
SO festive!! I love doctored up cake mix recipes,
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Stephanie!!
Kelly
What a pretty cake Jocelyn! This is perfect for the Whoville dinner table 🙂 Pinned, I love how fun and festive this cake is and the cheesecake filling looks incredible!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
This looks so incredible!!!! I need a big slice right about NOW!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I wish I had some leftover to share with you too 🙂
Tieghan
I LOVE all the holiday shows and movies!! Honestly, they are my favorite!!
This cake is gorgeous, fun and SO festive!! You amaze me with you creativity!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I amaze you??? Seriously girl, you blow me away with your talent every single day 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
We love to do movie nights, especially with Christmas movies. This cake is simply gorgeous!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Dorothy!!!
Karissa K. @ Sweet As A Cookie
I love recipes that look complicated but are actually easy. I'm currently loving Home Alone and ELF this holiday season. It's nice to just cuddle up on the couch next to the tree and watch all these festive movies.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree on loving recipes that are so easy but give that WOW factor!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Sounds like so much fun. The Grinch is my favorite holiday movie. This cake looks like the perfect holiday treat. Pinned.
Jocelyn Brubaker
It just isn't the holidays until we watch The Grinch 🙂 thank you for the pin love!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
That cake looks super fun. Perfect for a who dinner. Totally going to check out the dating divas 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I love the idea of a Who dinner! That would be so much fun!!!
Marcie
How pretty is this cake?! I love it -- it's so fun and festive, and I know it has to taste even better than it looks!
Vanessa
I wish I could taste test this through the computer. Yum! So festive too. I love it!
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
Wow! This looks absolutely decadent! Mmmm. Love it, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Erin!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I saw this cake and just smiled! You really did a fabulous job on this one Jocelyn! Love the colors and decorations on the outside and the cheesecake layer on the inside. Perfect!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Well, your sweet comment just made me smile, so we are even 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
Oh my gosh Jocelyn, that peppermint cheesecake ribbon running through the center of the cake is sending my sweet teeth into over drive. This is a fun , fun cake!! Pinned!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Renee!
Julie
Wow that looks SOOOO good!! I am going to have to try this one out for sure:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Julie! I hope you do give it a try!