1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Combine all cake ingredients and mix with a mixer until combined. Do not over mix, but make sure all dry ingredients and wet ingredients are well-combined.

3. Spoon approximately 1/3 of batter into a Bundt cake pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

4. Spoon cream cheese filling (directions below) onto cake batter. Spread remaining cake batter over cream cheese filling.

5. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Remove from Bundt pan and top with powdered sugar or chocolate glaze if desired.

Combine softened cream cheese, egg, sugar and peppermint extract in a bowl and mix with a mixer until well combined and creamy. Stir in crushed candy canes. Mix to combine.

In a large microwave safe bowl (glass works best) combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave for 30 seconds, remove from microwave and stir well. Return to microwave for another 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and whisk together until smooth (stirring will help melt chocolate). If needed, heat for an additional 15 seconds, then whisk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Spoon or pour over cake. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Serve and enjoy!