Holidays Chocolate Cake Dessert (Print-Friendly Version)
Make your holidays special with this delicious chocolate cake, topped with creamy ganache and festive decorations. Perfect for December parties, chocolate lovers, and winter gatherings. Click to save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cake Batter
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2 cups plain flour
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1 3/4 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped up
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans and put parchment paper on the bottoms.
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Mix the flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a big bowl.
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Pour in buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to your dry mix. Stir until everything's well combined.
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Slowly add the hot coffee and mix until your batter looks smooth and runny.
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Pour equal amounts of batter into your ready pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check if it's done by sticking a toothpick in the middle - it should come out clean.
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Let the cakes sit in their pans for 10 minutes, then take them out and put them on a wire rack until they're completely cool.
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Warm the heavy cream in a pot over medium heat until it's steamy but not bubbling.
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Pour the warm cream over your chopped chocolate in a bowl. Wait 2 minutes, then stir until it's all melted and smooth. Add the butter and mix until it looks shiny.
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Spread the cooled chocolate mix between your cake layers and all over the outside for a nice finish. Add any decorations you want.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a fancy look, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and add sugared cranberries, holly leaves, or gold decorations you can eat.
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The chocolate coating works better when it cools down a bit before you spread it.
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Let the cake warm up to room temperature before cutting it for neater slices.