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15 show-stopping chocolate Christmas cake recipes

There's no better way to finish up a big festive family lunch than with a delicious chocolate dessert. Yum!
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rich chocolate cake recipe

Rich chocolate cake recipe

Almonds, raspberries and a little bit of brandy for a divine Christmas treat.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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