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Christmas Chaos Cake

Deliciously Festive Christmas Chaos Cake for Holiday Joy

Experience the joy of the holidays with this whimsical Christmas Chaos Cake, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and festive cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour scoop and level for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon enhances holiday flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg enhances holiday flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider brown sugar for depth
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
For the Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch and flavor
  • 0.5 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips dark or white chocolate optional
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For Decoration
  • optional toppings red and green sprinkles, chopped candied cherries, white chocolate drizzle

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Chaos Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, blending until fully combined.
  5. Alternate adding dry mixed ingredients with sour cream and milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in your selected mix-ins like chocolate chips and cranberries.
  7. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl. Spoon dollops over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
  8. Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before lifting the cake out.
  9. Frost with remaining cream cheese mixture and add decorative toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Room temperature ingredients help in better blending.

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