![]() However, if you prefer larger pieces, you can certainly use them. I like to crush my peppermint candies into sparkly dust – I hate biting to large pieces of hard candy on my cake, and this gives it a little crunch without breaking any teeth. Notes: Hot water can be substituted for the hot coffee. Some other recipes you may enjoy: Triple Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Chocolate Mint Meringue, Creme Fraiche Cheesecake with Mint Meringue, and Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake.Ĭhocolate Mint Cake (otherwise known as Candy Cane Cake) She chose well – we were all in enamored with the chocolate and the mint, the creamy but not-too-sweet frosting, and those little tiny flecks of red. So here it is in all it’s glory: a sparkly pink candy cane cake. So I was slightly shocked, when after asking her, she yelled ‘A PINK CANDY CANE CAKE!’ But it all makes sense: pink is her favorite color, and she did get slightly teary-eyed when she discovered no one gave out candy canes at Halloween (for real. Last year was a very vibrant purple cake, and I had assumed this year it would be something similar (or something worse – she had been eying those Barbie cakes at the grocery store). The last two years I’ve let her ‘design’ her own cake, meaning she gets to pick colors and flavors and a basic theme, and I try to make something not quite as elaborate. Original post: This past week we celebrated my daughter’s birthday. ![]() ![]() I also added some gold leaf just because, but it isn’t necessary. I’ve used peppermint candies here instead of candy canes (ground into sparkly dust in the food processor), and the chocolate cake from my cookbook. So I remade the candy cane cake this week updating not only the photos, but the recipe as well. My daughter and I were looking through old blog posts, trying to decide on a birthday dessert for her upcoming day, and she died laughing at how terrible the photos were for this post (they were pretty bad). You can also just make this for yourself and hide in in the freezer for your own personal stash.This is an older post, originally posted in 2011, that I’m highlighting this December. ![]() This version is a bit more sophisticated and the fruit is a nice change from using the typical seasonal flavors.īoth are great for homemade holiday gifting or to make for hostess gifts. Holiday talk here – last Christmas, I made a few batches of Candy Cane Bark for holiday gifts which is super fun and festive. You guys are going to love this bark if you make it with quality ingredients. I know, that’s a big deal! I’ve only ever had dried cherries that are flat and dry. The dried cherries are top notch too – THEY’RE ACTUALLY ROUND. And don’t even get me started on those golden raisins, they’re my dark horse favorite! I had to stop myself from eating all of the dried apricots before making this French Chocolate Bark. It’s big and plump and it’s not dried out. You guys, this dried fruit is unlike any I have bought from the store. The flavor is still there just not as pronounced and in your face gingery.Īlso I just want to call attention to the dried fruit here –> have you seen how plump and gorgeous it is?!! It’s not your typical grocery store dried fruit, it’s from and let me tell you, I’M A FAN. Instead, I drastically reduced the amount and used just a quarter of what Ina used. My husband isn’t a huge fan of ginger but I didn’t want to omit that completely, it really brings a lot to the table here. WINNING.įor this recipe, I ever so slightly adapted Ina Garten’s French Chocolate Bark recipe to fit our tastes a teeny tiny bit. Have you ever made chocolate bark? If not, it’s definitely a recipe you need to try because it’s INCREDIBLY easy! Plus, it’s a no-bake dessert and a homemade candy that doesn’t require using a candy thermometer. Thank you for supporting brands that support What The Fork Food Blog ♥ Ina Garten’s French Chocolate Bark ![]() This post is brought to you in partnership with. Ina Garten’s French Chocolate Bark is a highly rated treat that makes an easy last-minute dessert or homemade holiday gift. ![]()
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