Description
Indulge in this festive Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake, where luscious chocolate and tart cranberries create an unforgettable holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in Cranberries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in cranberries and chocolate chips to ensure even distribution in the batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate a splash of orange zest into the batter. - Experiment with frostings like cream cheese frosting for a tangy contrast.