Chocolate Holiday Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Holiday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup raisins, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sour cream; Dash salt; Whipped cream, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sour cream
Dash salt
Whipped cream, optional

1
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.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes outs clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.

2063

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

231

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Holiday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Holiday Cake

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