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Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cakes

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Cranberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Decoration:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Sugared cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch cake pan or cupcake tin if making mini cakes.
  • Make the Chocolate Cake Batter:
    • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
    • Fold in the chopped cranberries and mini chocolate chips.
  • Bake the Cakes:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan or divide evenly among cupcake molds if making individual cakes.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes for cupcakes, or 30-35 minutes for a larger cake, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the Cranberry Glaze:
    • In a small saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling over the cakes.
  • Decorate the Cakes:
    • Once the cakes have cooled, drizzle the cranberry glaze over the top.
    • Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect and top with sugared cranberries for an extra festive touch.
  • Serve:
    • Your Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cakes are ready to be served! They make a delightful holiday dessert, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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