June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/peeps/peeps-peppermint-bark-cake-10661
- Prep time 60 minutes
- Total time 120 minutes
- Servings 16
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix
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1 cup lowfat buttermilk or water
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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12 round peppermint candy
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10 PEEPS® Brand Candy Cane Marshmallow Chicks, divided use
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4 ounces white bark coating
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1 container (16 oz each) Duncan Hines® Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutrition Information
376 calories, 52g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Blend cake mix, buttermilk (or water), eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake 24 to 26 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Step three
Cool cakes in pans on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
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Step four
Place unwrapped peppermint candies in a resealable freezer bag and seal bag. Use a meat mallet or heavy kitchen utensil to crush into fine bits. Use kitchen shears to cut 2 PEEPS® Candy Cane Marshmallow Chicks into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Step five
Melt white candy according to package directions. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Spread melted candy in thin layer on paper. Sprinkle chopped PEEPS® and about 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy over melted candy. Let stand until hardened.
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Step six
Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread with about half of the frosting. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of crushed peppermint on frosting. Top with second cake layer and frost top with remaining frosting.
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Step seven
Decorate cake with any remaining crushed peppermint candy, and remaining PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks. Break bark into large shards and place in the top of cake. Slice and serve your peppermint bark cake!