Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Cake

Updated August 13, 2019

Perfect Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Cake

If you are looking for the ultimate holiday dessert, you are in luck because I have the perfect cake recipe for you. This Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Cake is perfect in every way! It is easy to make, pretty to serve, and SO decadent and divine. It will be the talk of all of your holiday parties and dinners. Everyone will be begging for the recipe…and begging for another piece of cake:)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is gluten-free, but you will never know it because it is insanely delicious! I love making this cake for parties because everyone can enjoy it and I don’t have to make two separate desserts. Even if you don’t need to eat gluten-free you will love this cake. It is one of my all-time favorite chocolate cakes and always gets rave reviews!

How to Make Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Cake

I adapted my favorite flourless chocolate cake recipe to make a peppermint version for the holidays. Now, I don’t know which cake I love more. The peppermint addition is AMAZING! If you are a chocolate mint fan, you are going to be in heaven! To make the peppermint flourless chocolate cake, I added peppermint extract to the chocolate cake batter. A little peppermint extract goes a long ways so make sure you measure carefully. You don’t want the mint flavor to be overpowering. When the cake is cool, make the chocolate ganache and pour it over the cake. Spread the ganache with a spatula until it is evenly covering the entire cake. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top of the cake. The peppermint candies will stick to the ganache. You can use crushed peppermint candies or crushed candy canes. To crush, place the unwrapped candies or candy canes in a large Ziploc bag and beat with a rolling pin. A great stress reliever..ha! You can also crush them by using a food processor.

Christmas Dessert

You will love the peppermint crunch with the silky chocolate ganache and fudgy chocolate cake. The cake is REALLY rich so you can cut the cake into small pieces. This cake will feed quite a few people, which is another reason it is great for the holidays! You can also make the cake in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It will keep in the fridge for up to five days. The cake can also be frozen for up to one month. Celebrate the holiday season with this Peppermint Flourless Chocolate Cake! Your friends and family will love it!