Peppermint Fudge Cake
#1382 - 02/24/03 11:27 PM
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Shawna
Reged: 02/04/03
Posts: 29
Loc: Middle of nowhere in the desert, Ca
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Made this for the first time over the weekend. My pickey husband LOVES it. But it was a little too minty for me. I have GERD + IBS. I love mint, but can only do it to an extent or else I taste acid for a week! Is there any other extracts that we can use in this recipe?
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You can use almond extract or else just leave the peppermint out altogether and have it plain. I bake it that way as my husband is not a fan of peppermint and it still tastes delicious.
Kerrie
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Shawna - I don't use peppermint extract either. I just double on the vanilla and it comes out great. I also don't put Heather's topping or glaze on it either. I like it just plain. And it's so moist. I use applesauce and pureed prunes instead of the oil. Yummm!!
Sharon
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Do you have to bake the cake in a bundt pan? Need to pick one up this week, but really fancy making the cake today!
Looking forward to the Goddess's reply. 
Sheri
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I'm not the Goodess, but I say give it a try in another pan. What can it hurt, right?
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Torbetta,
Thank you! I think I will give it a go and will let you know how it turns out.
Sheri
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You can do just about anything with this recipe and it will still come out great. Reduce the mint to 1t, or use almond, hazelnut, rum, or cherry extract instead. Omit the mint and add a few tablespoons orange zest and some coffee extract. Or omit the mint and add 1/2 t cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a chocolate spice cake.
You can use a 9 x 5" loaf pan instead of the bundt cake. You can also make muffins. And I would bet you could use a 9 x 13" baking pan to make brownies, though I haven't tried that (you'd have to adjust the cooking time down to 15-25 minutes I'd guess).
- Heather
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Thank you Heather! I ended up finding a bundt pan and make the cake and now patiently waiting to have it after my dinner. AHHHHH!! I think I can wait.
Sheri
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If I am making the Peppermint Fudge Cake using a cupcake pan, how should I adjust the cooking time?
Thanks,
Lily
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Ooohh...well, try checking them after 15 minutes. I'd guess you'll need between 18-22 minutes, but home oven temperatures can vary. Best to check early (with a toothpick, you want it to come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter - that's underdone- and not clean witout crumbs - that's overdone). Then keep checking every 2-3 minutes until you get the right result. Might take up to 25 minutes.
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Heather
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