Christmas Chaos Cake
The Ultimate Swirled Holiday Dessert
Christmas Chaos Cake is the dessert that perfectly captures the joy, warmth, and delightful messiness of the holiday season. Inspired by the famous Earthquake Cake, this festive version features swirls of tart cranberry sauce, rich cream cheese pockets, and crunchy pecans baked into a soft, fluffy cake. As it bakes, it cracks, swirls, and settles into a beautifully rustic masterpiece — no frosting required.
This cake is perfect for busy holiday baking because it looks impressive while being incredibly simple to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas dinner, attending a potluck, or gifting homemade treats, this cake delivers bold flavor, festive appearance, and unforgettable texture.
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Chaos Cake
- Easy holiday dessert made from a simple cake mix
- No frosting required — the filling bakes into the cake
- Festive flavors with cranberry, cream cheese, and pecans
- Moist, rich texture with pockets of creamy sweetness
- Perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, and gift-giving
Ingredients for Christmas Chaos Cake
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pecans, roughly chopped | 1 ½ cups |
| White or yellow cake mix | 1 (15.25 oz) box |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Whole berry cranberry sauce | ¾ cup |
| Cream cheese | 1 (8 oz) package |
| Butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Powdered sugar | 2 cups |
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