An Idiot's Death by Chocolate Peppermint Cake

• 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 7 ounces butter, cut into pieces
• 5 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, vegan friendly
• 6 ounces firm silken tofu
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, sift before measuring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or 18 teaspoon peppermint extract or 18 teaspoon creme de menthe

1. Note Soy milk: the amount of soy milk might vary for you depending on the type of flour and other conditions.
2. It should be to consistency.
3. In this case it created a smooth cake mix batter.
4. If you don't feel you need it and don't want to omit it, add a teaspoons If you feel you need it you may add more than 3 tablespoons.
5. NOTE Apple Cider vinegar: I used Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar because it is one of the sweetest I have tried.
6. It worked extremely well.
7. Other brands are at your own risk but they should work.
8. Note the peppermint: 1 tsp peppermints gives a toned down Altoids flavor which is very good if you include the chocolate extract.
9. Both flavors are rich and don't conflict but compliment.
10. Try less 1/2 tsp for a lighter flavor.
11. 1/4 tsp should work and give you a light peppermint edge to a chocolate cup cake.
12. Also note, Creme De Menthe extract can be used in place of the peppermint.
13. Applesauce: from two individual containers which are 3.9 ounces.
14. It replaces the 8 ounces of oil called for in the original recipe.
15. I don't think the flavor of this is going to matter nor what type of puree because the peppermint and chocolate will cover it.
16. Note I have used flavored applesauce without a problem such as apple strawberry.
17. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12 standard muffin tin with papers.
18. Sift the dry ingredients together.
19. Mix the wet ingredients and add to the dry mixing until smooth.
20. Fill the muffin tins evenly 3/4 full.
21. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
22. Remove from tin and cool completely on rack before frosting.
23. A sprinkle of peppermints on top of your favorite frosting is not amiss for the finish.
24. Chocolate Frosting:.
25. In double boiler over simmering water melt chocolate.
26. In food processor mix tofu, sugar and vanilla and then add chocolate and blend until smooth.

chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, semisweet chocolate, silken tofu, powdered sugar, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/an-idiots-death-by-chocolate-peppermint-cake-146337 (may not work)