Christmas Chaos Cake

⭐ Ingredients

For the Christmas Chaos Cake Batter

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sour cream (for extra moisture)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or dried)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup crushed candy canes
• ½ cup gingerbread cookie crumbs

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For the Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 5–6 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
• Pinch of salt

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For the Christmas Chaos Toppings

• Extra crushed candy canes
• Extra gingerbread cookie crumbs
• Holiday sprinkles
• White chocolate shavings
• Optional: caramel drizzle, cranberry sauce drizzle, or melted chocolate

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⭐ Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment.
3. Cream butter + sugar + brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time.
5. Mix in vanilla, buttermilk, and sour cream.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk:
   • flour
   • baking soda
   • baking powder
   • salt
   • cinnamon
   • nutmeg
   • ginger
7. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
8. Gently fold in:
   • cranberries
   • white chocolate chips
   • crushed candy canes
   • gingerbread crumbs
9. Divide batter into cake pans.

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2. Bake

• Bake 30–38 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

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3. Make the Frosting

1. Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually.
3. Add vanilla, salt, and heavy cream.
4. Beat until fluffy, smooth, and spreadable.

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4. Assemble the Christmas Chaos Cake

1. Place first cake layer on a plate.
2. Spread a thick layer of vanilla cream cheese frosting.
3. Optional: drizzle caramel or cranberry sauce.
4. Add second cake layer.
5. Frost entire cake generously.

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5. Add the “CHAOS” Decorations

Load the top with:

• crushed candy canes
• gingerbread crumbs
• white chocolate curls
• red & green sprinkles
• mini marshmallows
• extra drizzle (caramel, chocolate, or white chocolate)

Make it LOOK like Christmas exploded on top — that’s the vibe. 🎄✨

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⭐ Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled or room temperature.
• Perfect as a Christmas centerpiece dessert, holiday potluck cake, or festive winter treat.

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⭐ Storage

• Refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Freeze slices up to 2 months.