Description
Irresistible Chocolate Yule Cake Recipe to Delight Your Holidays
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (optional, soak for softness)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (or cocoa dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter, then dust with flour.
- Sift dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream butter & sugars in a stand mixer or bowl until light, fluffy, and pale, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs & vanilla one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternate dry and wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in soaked dried fruits and chopped nuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake cake on the center rack for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat frosting ingredients together until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Soaking dried fruits enhances their flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg