With the festive season fast-approaching, it’s time to start thinking about our Christmas lunch or dinner menu.
And while the turkey or ham is often the centrepiece of the spread, there is no better way to finish a memorable meal than with an indulgent, show-stopping dessert like the classic Christmas cake.
We’ve pulled together a selection of our most decadent chocolate cakes that are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious for something a little different.
From our layered chocolate and mascarpone cake to our rich dark chocolate bundt, chocolate Christmas cakes abound. There’s something here for every sweet tooth.
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Chocolate Christmas bundt cake recipe
Chocolate Christmas bundt cake recipe
This wonderfully rich bundt cake is brilliant served with a drizzling of delicous Lindt dark chocolate glaze and sprinkling of crunchy pistachio nuts, creating a weekend treat to indulge your sweet tooth.
Chocolate mascarpone layer cake recipe
Chocolate mascarpone layer cake recipe
The irresistible layers of light choc-hazelnut cake, a rich mascarpone cream and a decadent milk chocolate ganache makes this show-stopping dessert worthy of any celebration.
Chilli chocolate ice-cream torte recipe
Chilli chocolate ice-cream torte recipe
A drizzly, warm chocolate sauce over a chilli, cardamon and chocolate ice-cream base. Rich and delicious.
Read the full recipe here
Rich chocolate cake recipe
Rich chocolate cake recipe
Almonds, raspberries and a little bit of brandy for a divine Christmas treat.
Chocolate chestnut cake recipe
Chocolate chestnut cake recipe
This gorgeous layered cake is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. It’s the perfect celebratory cake to serve at Christmas time.
Rich pecan and chocolate fruit cake recipe
Rich pecan and chocolate fruit cake recipe
The addition of sweet, creamy chocolate and nutty pecans is brilliant in this classic Christmas fruit cake recipe. Serve yourself a big slice and serve warm or cool with a drizzle of cream or ice-cream.
Chocolate cherry berry pavlova recipe
Chocolate cherry berry pavlova recipe
This decadent chocolate, cherries and mixed berry pavlova is the perfect way to end a dinner party, birthday celebration or date night.
Chocolate and raspberry cake recipe
Chocolate and raspberry cake recipe
Who doesn’t love a chocolate and raspberry cake? And this one will wow your friends and family!
Chocolate orange mousse cake recipe
Chocolate orange mousse cake recipe
With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you’ll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.
Rich rocky road mousse cake recipe
Rich rocky road mousse cake recipe
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent rocky road mousse cake. One slice and you’ll be taken to dessert heaven…
Spiced walnut and chocolate cake with poached quince recipe
Spiced walnut and chocolate cake with poached quince recipe
Chocolate, rosé and mascarpone … are just a few heavenly ingredients.
Rich chocolate fruit cake recipe
Rich chocolate fruit cake recipe
This decadent cake is packed full of the goodness of cherries, raisins and sultanas, then coated in a rich, dark chocolate frosting to create this divine dessert that’s worthy of any celebration.
Upside-down pear and chocolate cake recipe
Upside-down pear and chocolate cake recipe
Delight your family and friends with this beautiful upside down dessert served fresh out of the oven. Indulge your senses with decadent chocolate cake topped with juicy, sweet tender pears.
Chocolate mousse cake with pomegranate syrup recipe
Chocolate mousse cake with pomegranate syrup recipe
Treat your guests with this Christmas cake baked with cinnamon, cardamon and chocolate.
