CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This is a delightful dessert fro any time of the year, but especially for the Holiday season - try it - you might like it -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, divided
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 13x9 baking pan.
  • Prepare cake mix with water, eggs and oil according to package directions.
  • Add half cranberry sauce, mix, until well blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, place whipped topping in a medium sized bowl. Sift cocoa over whipped topping, fold mixture until well blended.
  • When cake has cooled, place remaining cranberry sauce in small microwaveable bowl, microwave on high 15 seconds or until softened. Spoon over cake, spread evenly. Top with whipped topping mix.
  • Sprinkle with almond pieces, just before serving.
  • TIP: Use a large container of whipped topping, and also toast the almonds in a 350F oven on a cookie sheet until slightly browned, this brings out the flavor.

Shahzad Shrif
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This cake is delicious! I love the way the cranberries and chocolate work together.


Eddy Edrine
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good. The cranberries balance out the sweetness of the chocolate.


anthony salotto
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cranberries add a nice pop of flavor.


Jay Knowzz
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Someat Hasan
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Dianne Duryea
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Sylvie Sylvie
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This cake is definitely a keeper. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Brendon Paswere
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I wasn't sure about the combination of cranberries and chocolate, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was delicious and the frosting was the perfect complement.


Yonatan Yewenas
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Favour Cute
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


aashir ali
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The cake was moist and the frosting was rich and creamy. Definitely a keeper!


Megan Mehrer
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of cranberries and chocolate is always a winner, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.