Festive Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake Enjoy moist rich cake with cranberries this holiday Get the recipe and bake it today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Cranberries
- Chocolate Chips
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature eggs and milk helps create a smooth batter and ensures even baking.
- Grease and Flour the Pan: This prevents the cake from sticking to the pan. I also like to line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the cake is done.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting or dusting with powdered sugar. This prevents it from crumbling.
- Cranberry Prep: Toss the fresh cranberries in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Flavor Boost: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of ground cloves to the batter for an extra layer of holiday flavor.
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