Best 2 Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake Recipes

The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked chocolate cranberry fudge cake fills the air, creating an irresistible temptation that beckons sweet tooths from far and wide. Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience as we embark on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for this delectable treat. Discover the perfect balance of rich chocolate, tangy cranberries, and velvety fudge, harmoniously blended into a moist and decadent cake that will leave your taste buds in awe. Prepare to embark on a delightful adventure as we explore the secrets to crafting the most exquisite chocolate cranberry fudge cake that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

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OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY FUDGE CAKE

Outrageous Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake image

Make and share this Outrageous Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup ocean spray whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup ocean spray jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

Make cake:.
Heat oven to 325ºF. Line an 8-inch round cake pan with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray. Dust pan with flour, tapping to remove excess.
Microwave 2/3 cup chocolate chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl on High for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Return to microwave for 30 additional seconds if necessary to melt chocolate.
Stir in cranberry sauce and sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder, stirring until well mixed. Pour batter in prepared pan.
Bake for 40 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Refrigerate one hour or until cold.
Make glaze:.
Microwave cream and chocolate chips together in medium microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute on High. Stir until smooth. Return to microwave for 30 additional seconds if necessary to melt chocolate. Add cranberry sauce, mixing well.
Turn cake out onto flat serving plate. Remove foil. Spread glaze over top allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Chill about 1 hour or until glaze is firm. Can be made a day ahead of time. Store at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY FUDGE CAKE!

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake! image

How decedent is this? Bring it to someone for a special treat ! If you can get it out of the house in time. Recipe is from Ocean Spray and picture ! Got my attention !

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

CAKE:
2/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c butter or margarine
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 c ocean spray whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
FOR GLAZE:
1/4 c whipping cream
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c ocean spray jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8" round cake pan with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray. Dust pan with flour, tap to remove excess.
2. Microwave 2/3 cup choc. chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl on High for one minute. Stir until smooth. Microwave for 30 more seconds if necessary to melt chocolate.
3. Add cranberry sauce and sugar, mix well. Add eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder mix well. Pour batter in prepared pan.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Refrigerate 1 hour or until cold.
5. MAKES GLAZE: Microwave cream and chocolate chips together in medium microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute on High. Stir until smooth. Microwave for 30 more seconds if necessary to melt chocolate. Add cranberry sauce, mix well.
6. Turn cake out onto serving plate; remove foil. Spread glaze over top allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Chill one hour or until glaze is firm. Can be made a day ahead of time. Store at room temperature.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your cake, so be sure to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough, so be careful not to overmix it. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries will give your cake the best flavor, but you can use frozen cranberries if you need to.
Don't overbake the cake: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cranberry fudge cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and chocolatey, with a sweet and tangy cranberry filling. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it perfectly complements the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.