Christmas Choco Cake Recipe

Here’s a recipe for a Christmas Choco Cake that’s sure to bring holiday joy with its rich chocolate flavor and festive charm! This cake is soft, moist, and full of chocolatey goodness, perfect for Christmas gatherings and celebrations.

Christmas Choco Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sour cream (for extra moisture)

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Decoration:

• Edible gold dust or sprinkles
• Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
• Christmas-themed candy (like mini candy canes or chocolate truffles)
• Fresh mint leaves or holly leaves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Chocolate Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottom with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
• Stir in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.
• Gradually pour in the boiling water while stirring, which will make the batter thin but don’t worry — it’s supposed to be like this.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Chocolate Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy using an electric mixer.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, one cup at a time, mixing until smooth.
• Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.

3. Assemble the Cake:

• Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
• Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting on top of the first cake layer.
• Place the second cake layer on top and press down gently.
• Frost the entire cake with the remaining chocolate frosting, smoothing the sides and top.

4. Decorate:

• To create a festive touch, sprinkle edible gold dust or sugar sprinkles over the top of the cake for a magical, shimmering effect.
• Add red and green sprinkles or colored sugar around the sides for extra holiday cheer.
• Decorate the top of the cake with mini candy canes, chocolate truffles, or small Christmas-themed candies.
• If you like, you can add fresh mint leaves or holly for a traditional Christmas touch.

5. Serve:

• Slice and serve this Christmas Choco Cake to your guests! It’s perfect with a cup of hot cocoa or holiday punch!

Tips:

• For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle some chocolate ganache over the frosting before decorating.
• You can make the cake ahead of time and store it in the fridge, covered tightly, for up to 3 days.
• For a layered effect, you can also fill the cake with chocolate mousse or peppermint-flavored frosting in between the layers.

This Christmas Choco Cake is sure to be the star of your holiday dessert table, with its rich chocolate flavor and festive decorations that embody the spirit of Christmas!