Pretty White Chocolate and Cranberry Cake
Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with our stunning white chocolate and cranberry cake! This exquisite dessert is incredibly moist and filled with a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. It’s not just a feast for the eyes—it’s a delicious recipe that the whole family will adore! Bring joy to your holiday gatherings with this show-stopping cake
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 white cake mix plus eggs and oil to make mix into cake per package instructions
- 1 cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips white, semi-sweet, etc.
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb powdered sugar ~ 3 3/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk
Sugared Cranberries
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
- greenery garnish
Instructions
Bake Cake
- Mix together a yellow cake mix using the package instructions! For mine I added 3 eggs, 1/2 cup of canola oil, and 1 cup of water. Now gently fold in chopped cranberries and mini chocolate chips.
- Coat two 8″ or 9″ round baking pans well with cooking spray for easy release. Pour your delicious batter into cake pans
- Bake your cake layers at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they’re beautifully golden brown and spring back when touched. Once they’re done, let them cool completely before frosting!
Frosting
- While your cakes are cooling, it’s the perfect time to whip up some delicious frosting!Grab your electric mixer and combine butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. If your frosting is a little too thick, gently mix in 2 tablespoons of milk. If it still needs a little more looseness, add that 3rd tablespoon
- Start by spreading a generous layer of frosting on your cooled cake. Once that’s done, stack your next cake on top and give it a lavish coat of frosting all around—top and sides
Sugared Cranberries
- Make a simple syrup. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the 3/4 cup water and 1 cup of sugar to a simmer, whisking until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.Now put the cranberries, cooled simple syrup, and 1/2 cup sugar into a small zip loc bag and shake until the berries are coated with sugar.
- Decorate your gorgeous frosted cake by artfully placing fresh cranberries on top, accented with a touch of greenery. I used sprigs of pine from the back of our Christmas tree for a festive touch!
Notes
Note: In the picture above I used milk chocolate chips, but you can use white chocolate chips for a little more elegant look