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This chocolate peppermint pudding cake is so low effort but so incredibly good! It\u2019s completely no bake, made up of a simple homemade chocolate peppermint pudding that\u2019s layered with chocolate graham crackers and topped with the best whipped cream you\u2019ve ever had (using a very unexpected ingredient). It chills overnight so that the pudding can set and the graham crackers can soften, making every bite deliciously smooth. Make this dessert for your holiday party and everyone will be grabbing seconds!<\/p>\n

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No Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cake<\/h2>\n

This dessert is inspired by a no bake eclair cake which consists of vanilla pudding mix folded with cool whip and layered with graham crackers. It\u2019s then topped with a can of melted chocolate frosting. It\u2019s so good but I wanted to make something just as easy but completely from scratch.<\/p>\n

The base of this recipe is a very easy chocolate pudding. You\u2019re basically making your own instant pudding mix, but heating on the stove with milk until thickened. Once thick, it\u2019s mixed with vanilla, peppermint, and Nutella. This unexpected ingredient makes the pudding so silky and rich but goes completely undetected. It just tastes like REALLY good chocolate pudding!<\/p>\n

After the pudding has cooled, it\u2019s folded with our magic whipped cream (more details on this later). Then it\u2019s time to layer everything together. <\/p>\n

First, arrange a layer of chocolate graham crackers at the bottom of a 9\u00d713 dish, cutting them down as needed to completely fill the space. Spread half of the pudding on top then lay down another layer of graham crackers. <\/p>\n

Spread the rest of the pudding and top with a final layer of graham crackers, again cutting them down as needed. Top with the remaining whipped cream and it chills overnight! <\/p>\n

This is when the magic happens. The pudding softens the graham crackers into a cake-like consistency, making each bite tender and smooth. It\u2019s truly the dreamiest no bake dessert. <\/p>\n

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Magic Whipped Cream<\/h2>\n

When developing this chocolate peppermint cake, I stumbed upon this little hack for the BEST whipped cream. I shared the testing process of this cake online, and someone commented that she likes to mix her cool whip with marshmallow fluff. I thought this was genius and had to try it with homemade whipped cream!<\/p>\n

The result is magic. It\u2019s perfectly light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. The fluff also makes the whipped cream incredibly stable, meaning this dessert can last in the refrigerator for quite some time. <\/p>\n

It also adds just the slightest hint of marshmallow flavor to this dish, and who wouldn\u2019t want marshmallow, chocolate, and peppermint? I\u2019m truly going to have the hardest time NOT adding marshmallow fluff to my whipped cream from here on out! <\/p>\n

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Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Cake FAQs:<\/h2>\n
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Can I make this recipe gluten free?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Yes! You can replace the graham crackers with Simple Mill\u2019s Chocolate Sweet Thins, or up the mint flavor even more and use their mint chocolate flavor! It just takes a little bit more time to layer since the crackers are so tiny. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I leave out the peppermint?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

If you just want a pure chocolate no bake cake, definitely feel free to leave out the peppermint extract! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

If I can\u2019t find chocolate graham crackers, what else can I use?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Any thin chocolate wafer cookie will work. Dewey\u2019s Bakery brownie crisp cookies are a great option. However, you can also use regular honey graham crackers! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How far in advance can I make no bake chocolate peppermint cake?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

It needs to chill overnight, so at least a day in advance. Otherwise, it can sit in the refrigerator for about 2 days and still taste just a fresh on that third day!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I top with crushed candy canes?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Unfortunately not! Candy canes are pure sugar, so they will just dissolve into the whipped cream, leaving a melty mess on top. Candy cane baking bits can be used although I\u2019ve had a hard time finding them this year! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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For more holiday recipes, check out my:<\/h2>\n

Make sure to tag me @butternutbakery on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and leave a review below if you make this chocolate peppermint pudding cake. To pin this recipe and save it for later, you can use the button on the recipe card, the buttons above or below this post, or on any of the photos above. Happy baking!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch how to make this chocolate peppermint cake: <\/h2>\n
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This no bake chocolate peppermint pudding cake is the dreamiest holiday dessert! A simple no bake chocolate peppermint pudding is layered with chocolate graham crackers and topped with magic whipped cream. Leave it overnight to chill the crackers soften into a cake-like consistency that makes every bite soft and creamy!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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