Christmas Crunch Cake
Christmas Crunch Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a satisfying crunch. This easy-to-make cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge, crunchy nuts, and decadent chocolate chips, making it a showstopper at any holiday gathering. With its delightful aroma filling your kitchen, this cake is sure to evoke warm memories and create new ones during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts and pecans (mixed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and melted butter. Gradually add to dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg