CHOCOLATE EGGNOG CAKE
A great recipe for the holidays! I don't remember where it came from but I think it was posted on a now defunct recipe message board. Prep time is approximate.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 13 x 9 pan with Pam, then dust with flour.
- Set aside.
- Carefully rub chocolate along the largest holes of a cheese grater to make 1 tablespoon grated chocolate.
- Set aside.
- Break the remaining chocolate in 4 or 5 pieces and place them in a small glass bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute at HIGH power.
- Stir to melt and lumps remaining.
- Place the cake mix, eggnog, brandy, oil, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg and melted chocolate in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds.
- Stop and scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if eneded.
- The batter should look well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula.
- Place the pan in the oven.
- Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched with your finger.
- Cool completely.
- Frost with eggnog frosting.
- To prepare frosting~place butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds to incorporate.
- Stop mixer and add remaining confectioner's sugar, eggnog, and brandy.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- If frosting is runny, add more confectioner's sugar and if too stiff add eggnog.
- Spread the frosting over the top of the cake and sprinkle the grated chocolate over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 432.7, Carbohydrate 88.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 69.2, Protein 5.9
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Racheal Kariuki
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy!
Kala Botti
[email protected]I love the flavor of this cake!
Diana Caus
[email protected]This cake is perfect for the holidays!
Filimon Gomez
[email protected]Chocolate eggnog cake
Daniel Canoto
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this cake.
Omoiroro Joseph
[email protected]The cake was dense and dry, and the frosting was too thin.
Smart Ab
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Diwan Chand
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.
Abdull Razaq
[email protected]I made this cake for my family on Christmas morning, and it was a huge success. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Jshsus Hshejs
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of chocolate and eggnog.
Jass _Khokhar
[email protected]Chocolate eggnog cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holidays. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of eggnog. The frosting is creamy and smooth, and it perfectly complements the cake.