Peppermint Chocolate Cake – Eat More Chocolate Eat More Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 ounces sour cream (lite sour cream or Greek yogurt may be substituted)
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, any temperature other than piping hot
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 15 Andes Peppermint Crunch mini bars, diced small for sprinkling (about 1 cup; or use Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips or similar diced mint candies)