Delicious Chocolate Town Cake for Christmas

This Christmas, treat your loved ones to a festive and delicious Chocolate Town Cake. Made with rich chocolate layers, fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting, and cute holiday-inspired decorations, this cake will be the centerpiece of your holiday spread. The cake is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite holiday motifs. Get into the holiday spirit with this show-stopping dessert that will surely bring joy and cheer to your Christmas celebration.

Ingredients

• For the Chocolate Cake:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 cups granulated sugar
• - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup milk
• - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• - 2 large eggs
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 1 cup boiling water
• For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
• - 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 2-3 tablespoons milk
• For the Decoration:
• - Assorted sprinkles
• - Holiday-themed candies or figurines

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
11. Repeat the process with the remaining cake layers, stacking them on top of each other and frosting in between.
12. Use the remaining frosting to frost the sides and top of the cake.
13. Decorate the cake with assorted sprinkles and holiday-themed candies or figurines.
14. Serve and enjoy this festive and delicious Christmas Chocolate Town Cake!

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