Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath
Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath is a festive delight that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting, creating a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make dessert fills your home with the warm aroma of chocolate and invites sweet memories during the festive season. Perfect for impressing family and friends, this cake is visually captivating and simply delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer one cake round on a serving plate, frost generously with whipped cream, add the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating peppermint extract or seasonal fruits between layers. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.