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Stunning & Easy Chocolate Christmas Cake with Cranberry Ganache you can’t resist!

Stunning & Easy Chocolate Christmas Cake with Cranberry Ganache
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A delicious and visually stunning chocolate cake topped with a vibrant cranberry ganache, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the cranberries and powdered sugar in a bowl.
  9. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, spread the cranberry ganache over the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
  11. Decorate with additional cranberries if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting the ganache.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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