Chocolate Pound Cake with Candy Cane Sprinkles

Before I share this very easy, very delicious, and very festive pound cake recipe…

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OK – this recipe starts with a boxed cake mix so it’s very easy to do. The crushed candy canes on top make it a beautiful Christmas dessert!

Chocolate Pound Cake with Candy Cane Sprinkles

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1 small package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 12 ounce bag semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (I use dark, of course )

Ganache

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

2 candy canes, crushed
whipped cream for serving
peppermint bark for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bundt pan (I use the spray stuff. Makes life so much easier!)

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and sour cream. Add cake mix and pudding mix. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Fold in package of chocolate chips.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Let set on counter for 15 minutes. Place cake in oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Once the cake is cooled, place on a serving platter or cake stand.

Make the ganache.

Heat cream to the boiling point in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. Place chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl and pour the hot cream over the chips. Let sit for a couple of minutes and then stir until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.

Sprinkle the top with crushed candy canes. Serve slices with whipped cream and a piece of peppermint bark.

Now go impress your friends!

Sweetest Blessings,
LeAnn