So, many of you know that this weekend I embarked on my Christmas baking list.
This is just the beginning of my list. I’m trying to tell myself that I have enough goodies, but I can easily see myself making more, and more, and MORE. Of course this is all because of Pinterest! That damn site just sucks my in. So many good things to make!
If all you get for Christmas from me is a bunch of homemade sweets in a H.U.G.E. Christmas tin I don’t want to hear any complaints.
One thing that has been on my mind to make for a long time is some type of bark. To be honest, I’m not a huge bark fan. Which is weird, because bark is chocolate, and I like chocolate, but not in bark form. Just deal with it.
I’ve seen so many different versions of bark but one that caught my attention had cake batter in it! WHAT?!!
Totally down to make some bark now!!
I’ve been hoarding a box of red velvet cake mix in my pantry. Not sure why, but I’ve noticed it’s been there for an extended amount of time. Maybe it was just waiting to be used during the holidays. When red and green are the most popular colors. (Not my personal favorite…I see silver, gold, blue, and sparkle as Christmas colors).
And if I can be honest with you now for just a moment, I forgot about the bark, in the freezer. Each chocolate stage gets frozen for 20 minutes to set up. Well I made the first layer…put it in the freezer…took a shower, went Christmas tree shopping, watched some football, passed out on the couch for THREE hours (!!), woke up only to find my self running to the freezer.
The chocolate was safe. Just really hard. Which isn’t such a bad thing. Better to be hard than soft? Sorry, I don’t know where I was going with that.
I snuck in a few Candy Cane Kisses too. Peppermint screams holiday to me more than red and green does. Hence the fact that my latest obsession is Soy SF Peppermint Mocha Cappuccino. And guess what I’ll be dunking in my peppermint coffee now?!
OH YEAH!! I think I could start to like this bark stuff!
Red Velvet Christmas Bark
adapted from How Sweet It Is6 oz high quality dark chocolate
12 oz Bakers White Chocolate
4 oz Candy Cane Kisses
3 tablespoons dry red velvet cake mix
Christmas colored sprinklesLine a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt your dark chocolate. I microwaved mine for a minute, stirring at 20 second intervals. Once chocolate is melted pour on to prepared baking sheet and spread in to a thin even layer. Freeze for 20 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
Repeat the melting procedure for the white chocolate and Kisses (melt these two together). Once chocolate and Kisses are melted stir in the cake mix and let mixture sit for 3 minutes, chocolate will become thick. Pour over the already hardened dark chocolate, spreading out evenly. Sprinkle chocolate with colored sprinkles and freeze for another 20 minutes.
Once bark is completely frozen break up in to different size bark chunks.
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I’m loving all of these festive goodies! What a delicious bark!
I could totally get into red velvet bark! Yum!! Seriously, this looks so good. And it would make an amazing gift, so cute in the jar!
I would totally not be opposed to only receiving giant tins of sweets as holiday gifts. Can I give you my address?
This bark looks delicious! I love the idea of using cake batter…especially if it’s red velvet!
You can…if you come live next to me abd help me with this freaking cookie list
I was wondering what it would have in it to make it Red Velvet. It looks awesome!
Goodness that looks lovely. And your baking list is much like mine in past years! This year I am taking a break from the baking insanity and doing something a little different… I’ll explain later so as to not spoil the fun for those who are receiving my plan
OOOHHH!! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleve!
What a delicious mix of two yummy treats. Red velvet is always good and bark, well, I am in love with bark. I bet it tastes amazing.
It looks fabulous I’ve got bark on my ever frowning list as well
Ha ha!! Love this!! “ever frowning” totally using that line more often
I LOVE that this uses cake batter! That’s my kinda bark. I don’t get too excited about bark in general, but this is something I would love to try.
This bark looks awesome Stephanie! My baking list looks like that too and it keeps growing because of Pinterest. On the bright side, my coworkers love me!
Thank goodness we can keep those pesky co-workers happy!
I hate it when I wander away to do something and forget stuff in the freezer. Happens way to often….the fridge too with these self-rising artisan breads.
Anyhow, your bark looks fantastic. i’m loving the peppermint swirl kisses (let’s hear it for white chocolate power!). Thanks for the fun read and recipe.
Glad to know I’m not the only one!
These look too good. But am I surprised? Nope! You always bring me the best sweet treats. Thank you for sharing your words and your photos with me. They made me smile. And thank you for your kind words on my own blog. I’m glad we can share with each other!
I am too! That’s the best part about blogging!
Such a creative recipe! Love this. Sounds absolutely amazing with red velvet cake batter
delicious colourful snack looks wonderful
I have a baking list that looks a lot like yours. Wish we could get together and tackle them together! (I’d totally steal a piece of this bark.) PS: My obsession is white chocolate peppermint mochas (soy milk too)…it’s becoming a problem.
I might have to try your obsession today!
I wouldn’t complain at all, actually the more, the merrier! Those barks look so festive and addictive!
I love barks! This sounds good and I love the festive colors.
My daughter pins EVERY red velvet photo she sees! I really need to try your delicious version!!! Yup, we both had bark on the brain.
PS…love your list!!!
I love your “beginning” list! You definitely have a busy baking schedule ahead of you! But with treats like this bark, I’m sure there will be some lucky lucky recipients =)
This looks so delicious! Just wanted some clarification – do you use prepared red velvet cake batter or just red velvet cake mix, like the dry mix?
It’s the dry mix…whoops…just changed that on the recipe
Thanks for pointing that out!!
Wow, very pretty two-layer bark
I love how festive this looks.
COngrats on Top 9!
Looks great but I worry about raw eggs uncooked in anything, are you using made batter uncooked?
It’s actually just the cake mix, not cake batter…I’ll make sure to change that on the recipe!
This sounds like a great Christmas treat. Love the two layers. Congrats on the Foodbuzz top 9!
Oh, I can so get into this bark – I love red velvet anything! Don’t worry, I would have forgotten the chocolate in the freezer too. I actually would have forgotten the chocolate in the microwave. Yea, I’m a bit of a scatterbrain.
Way to spice up a food post a bit
I lol’ed!
“Better to be hard than soft? Sorry, I don’t know where I was going with that.”
Love this, Steph! I just made some bark with my sister, and literally had that hardest time getting the white chocolate to a good melty constancy. Looks like you just have the touch.
PS. my coworkers are definitly getting the big ole’ tin of baked delights… they all love it, despite the grumbles on how they are trying to watch their figure. You know what I say? Ppssssshhhh, get over yourself; it’s Christmas!
I LOVE this, Steph! Who wouldn’t want to receive some of this deliciousness?
I am also SO impressed by your holiday baking list – you are WONDER WOMAN!!
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Have a great day!!
That looks so good it made my mouth water…..thank you very much for sharing!
Love the festive goodies Steph!
Red velvet is totally my thing. I had some trouble with this recipe a little earlier this year but I am waiting for a moments break to get back and go at a round two.