Description
A festive chocolate cake adorned with buttercream frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 3 large eggs (or flaxseeds/applesauce as egg alternative)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then add cream and vanilla to desired consistency.
- Spread frosting on the cooled cake, rolling it if desired, and dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
- Garnish with chopped nuts, edible glitter, or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Consider doubling the recipe for deeper layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Yule Log, Christmas Cake, Holiday Dessert