Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake Recipe

This festive Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas party! Rich, decadent chocolate combines with tart cranberries for a flavor explosion that's surprisingly easy to make. Bake it a day ahead – the flavors deepen, and you'll have one less thing to worry about on the big day. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 392.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Spray the foil with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of cranberry sauce until well combined.
  5. Add ½ cup granulated sugar and mix thoroughly.
  6. Add the remaining cake ingredients (see below for measurements) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce until smooth and glossy.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the glaze evenly over the top.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

68g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake?

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake?

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake has approximately 392.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake are Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Butter, Cranberry Sauce, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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