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Birthdayriffic Chocolate Mint Cake
February 23, 2016 By Jelli 3 Comments
Nothing says “Happy Birthday!” like a chocolate cake dekked out in brightly colored sprinkles!
This chocolate mint bundt cake is birthdayriffic, with a burst of peppermint and slathered in deep, dark, chocolate ganache.What is it with February and birthdays? I’d estimate that half my family celebrates this month. Both my husband (above on his bday) AND my mother AND husband’s cousin AND more than 2 friends share the 16th of this month as their birthday. It was only fitting that I made a guaranteed-to-please chocolate mint cake to satisfy the birthday crowd this year. You’re welcome.You see, this cake is a winner all around:
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