Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake
Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake is a festive treat that beautifully marries rich chocolate with tart cranberries. This moist, flavorful cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, thanks to its delightful cranberry swirls. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it promises to be the highlight of your dessert table, evoking warm memories and festive cheer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with melted butter and milk; stir in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving; garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest or nuts into the batter. - This cake can be made ahead of time; store it wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.