Chocolate Christmas Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter two 20-cm (8-inch) in diameter springform pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl of a large food processor or in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the batter is smooth. If you make the cake in a bowl, blend with an electric mixer.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into the pans and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cakes comes out clean. Cool slightly. Unmould and cool completely on a rack.