CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY CAKE

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Don't let the length and steps of this recipe scare you. It's simple...and the fudgy richness will bring rave reviews from everyone.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE ICING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sour cream
Dash salt
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine butter, oil and chocolate. Cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts. Add water; cool 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the remaining cake ingredients and beat well. Fold chocolate mixture into batter. , Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes outs clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine the milk, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add raisins and dates. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla and nuts. Cool. , For frosting, melt chips; add vanilla and nuts. Cool. Stir in sour cream and salt; beat with a spoon until smooth. Cool 5 minutes or until frosting achieves spreading consistency. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with filling; top with second cake. Frost top and sides of cake. Chill for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

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