Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

unsalted butter, plus more for the pan

1/3 cup

cocoa powder (we use Dutch processed)

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 cup

water

2 cups

all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan

1 3/4 cups

granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

large eggs

1/2 cup

sour cream

1 1/2 tsp

peppermint extract

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

4 oz

bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 1/2 tbsp

corn syrup

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1 1/2 tbsp

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, for decorating