If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that captures the flavor and the craziness of the season, this Christmas Chaos Cake is just the thing. This recipe takes a classic cake mix and transforms it into something truly show-stopping, thanks to swirls of cranberry sauce and pockets of sweet cream cheese baked right in. Inspired by the classic Earthquake Cake, it cracks and swirls as it bakes for an imperfect look that’s part of its charm! And there’s no frosting required for this sweet treat, one less thing to worry about in the Christmas rush.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Preparation
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