Back in the wisking of things...

So it has been quite a while since I've posted something hasn't it? Well I haven't really been cooking anything exciting up but I did make my chocolate peppermint fudge cake for Chistmas! It was sooo yummy! Really easy to make too. It's always a hit at any party and if you don't want to make and frost a big ol' cake then cupcakes are always fun!

chocolate peppermint fudge cake:
-1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
-1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Make according to directions on the box. Pour into cake pans and bake. I use 2 circular pans but you can use 3 or a 13x9. Whatever you like. Make sure to cool completely before frosting your cake.
white chocolate buttercream:
-1 stick of softened butter
1 pound of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons milk (as needed)
8 oz. white bark chocolate, chopped
In a large bowl mix together butter and powered sugar (1 cup at a time) until creamy. Add vanilla and half the milk.
Add half and inch of cold water to a medium sauce pan. Place a larger bowl on top of the saucepan. Make sure it does not touch the water. Bring to a high simmer and add chocolate to the top bowl. Melt the chocolate slowly, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Once melted take the bowl off the sauce pan and cool the chocolate for a few minutes. Add immediately to the frosting. Add the rest of the milk if needed to make the texture smooth and creamy. You don't want it too thick. It will set up once on the cake.
Add a small spoonful of frosting to your cake plate to insure the cake does not move once it's on the plate. Frosting between the layers and all around the cake. Use all the frosting!
Crush up a peppermint candy cane and sprinkle on top for garnish if desired.

It didn't turn out toooo pretty. But it sure was tasty!