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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 crushed candy canes
- For the peppermint marshmallow filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
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