If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert for the upcoming holiday season, look no further than our decadent Chocolate Christmas Cake recipe. This rich and indulgent cake is a perfect centerpiece for any festive gathering, with layers of moist chocolate sponge and a luscious chocolate ganache frosting. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible treat!
**Chocolate Christmas Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup cocoa powder
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat Oven and Prep Pans:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. **Blend Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. **Add Boiling Water:** Stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin but don’t worry, this is the secret to a moist cake!
6. **Bake the Cake:** Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. **Cool and Frost:** Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. **Make the Ganache:** In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
9. **Assemble the Cake:** Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
10. **Decorate (Optional):** Feel free to decorate your Chocolate Christmas Cake with festive sprinkles, chocolate curls, or edible gold dust for an extra special touch.
Enjoy your Chocolate Christmas Cake with a warm cup of cocoa or a glass of mulled wine for the ultimate holiday indulgence. This delectable treat will surely become a new tradition at your Christmas celebrations. Let the rich chocolate flavors and velvety texture of this cake bring joy to your loved ones this holiday season!
