Spiced Chocolate Cake

Bring the spirit of Christmas into your home with this decadent spiced chocolate cake, perfect for holiday celebrations. This cake exudes the magic of the Christmas season, blending rich, creamy dark chocolate with warm notes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Each bite delivers a sense of warmth and comfort, evoking those special moments when family gathers around the decorated tree, with the air filled with the scent of fresh evergreens and sweet spices.

Dusted with snowy white powdered sugar, this cake becomes a true holiday centerpiece, adorned with a decorative cinnamon stick and a festive leaf for an extra special touch. It pairs perfectly with a warm cup of tea, coffee, or mulled wine, offering a festive experience that warms both the heart and soul.

Whether served at a holiday dinner or given as a gift to loved ones, this Christmas chocolate cake brings joy and cheer, creating memories that will be cherished forever. Enjoy the preparation and celebrate the magic of the season with those you hold dear!

Recipe for Christmas Spiced Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 200 g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
• 200 g butter
• 150 g brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 100 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• A pinch of salt

For dusting:

• Powdered sugar
• Cinnamon stick and decorative leaf (optional)

Preparation:

Making the cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 22-24 cm cake tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter over a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until the mixture is light and frothy. Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture, stirring until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until smooth.

Baking:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean but the cake remains moist.
2. Let the cake cool in the tin before removing and dusting with powdered sugar.

Decoration:

• Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and add a cinnamon stick and decorative leaf for an extra festive touch.

Nutritional values (per slice, out of 10 slices):

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 25 g
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 18 g

Preparation time:

• Total: 1 hour (15 minutes for preparation + 30 minutes baking + 15 minutes cooling)

Servings:

• The recipe makes 10 slices, enough for 10 people.

Enjoy this delicious cake that brings the warmth and magic of Christmas into every bite!