CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CAKE
This stunning cake will be the center of attention at any Christmas gathering. Three layers of perfectly moist chocolate cake are filled with fluffy white frosting (with a secret ingredient!) and sparkling sugared cranberries. Only you'll know how easy it is to make!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar and 3/4 cup water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In small bowl, place cranberries. Pour syrup over berries; stir to blend. Refrigerate, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove berries from refrigerator and drain; discard liquid. In small bowl, place remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Working with a few berries at a time, roll one by one in the sugar to completely coat. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour or until dry. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups of the batter in each pan.
- Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, softened butter, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time, until spreading consistency.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup frosting on top; top with second cake layer. Spread 3/4 cup frosting on top; top with third cake layer. Frost sides with a thin layer of frosting so sides are covered but cake still shows through. Spread remaining frosting on top.
- Place sugared cranberries around base of cake, and press in slightly to adhere to frosting. Place remaining cranberries on top, mounding in center of cake; garnish with sprigs of rosemary. Loosely cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 76 g, TransFat 1 g
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Trecher Lendawo
[email protected]I'm so happy I stumbled upon this recipe.
Aubrey Lewellyn
[email protected]This cake is a keeper!
Pedro Pancho
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this cake again.
NUMANRIAZ MALIK NUMANRIAZ MALIK
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
byron Alfortish
[email protected]I can't wait to try this cake! It looks so delicious.
Ozeh Vivian (Vivyluv)
[email protected]This cake is sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
ssesanga farouk
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect addition to my holiday baking list.
Razaq Khan
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers!
Mr Salman Malik
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to others. It's a great holiday dessert.
James Sheppard
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was pretty good. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
sindhuli Marin
[email protected]This cake was a complete disaster! It didn't rise properly, and the frosting was too runny.
Shivu Rawot
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
cLoSe wOrLd
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding some extra milk or butter next time.
Digital bangla bd
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Sarah Namayanja
[email protected]I love this cake! It's the perfect holiday dessert.
Noman Poli
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Ashraful Juha
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
demon Familie
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Barbara Varelas
[email protected]I made this cake for my family on Christmas morning, and it was a total success! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. It was the perfect way to start our Christmas day.
Allen Green
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. It was the perfect way to end a festive meal.