CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY CAKE
Don't let the length and steps of this recipe scare you. It's simple...and the fudgy richness will bring rave reviews from everyone.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, oil and chocolate. Cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts. Add water; cool 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the remaining cake ingredients and beat well. Fold chocolate mixture into batter. , Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes outs clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine the milk, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add raisins and dates. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla and nuts. Cool. , For frosting, melt chips; add vanilla and nuts. Cool. Stir in sour cream and salt; beat with a spoon until smooth. Cool 5 minutes or until frosting achieves spreading consistency. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with filling; top with second cake. Frost top and sides of cake. Chill for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
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Hiba Kashif
kashif-hiba@hotmail.comThis cake was delicious! It was perfect for my holiday party.
Gabrieli Ramos
ramos.g@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Alvin Christopher
c77@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the ganache was too thick. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.
MineBoxGaming
mineboxgaming93@aol.comThe cake was good, but it was a little dry. I think I might have overcooked it. I'll try it again and see if I can get it right next time.
Kelvin Saruni
kelvin@yahoo.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It was easy to make and didn't take too long, so I'll probably make it again for them.
Joe Tripodi
tj@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a chocolate cake from scratch and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Muhammad Meharban
meharban_m@yahoo.comThis chocolate cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the ganache is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Raju
raju5@yahoo.comThis cake is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Philip Squires
psquires@gmail.comI made this cake for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and my kids especially enjoyed the chocolate ganache. It was easy to make and didn't take too long, which was a bonus.
Mahfuza Khatoon
k.mahfuza@hotmail.comThis chocolate cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.