Dark Chocolate-Cranberry Rock Cakes

Health score
1%
Dark Chocolate-Cranberry Rock Cakes
45 min.
12
256kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Dark Chocolate-Cranberry Rock Cakes, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of bittersweet chocolate and tangy cranberries, these rock cakes offer a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is quick and easy, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish.

These rock cakes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, with their rustic shape and golden-brown tops. The contrast of the dark chocolate chips and the vibrant cranberries creates a stunning presentation that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Plus, with only 256 calories per serving, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

Perfectly paired with a cup of tea or coffee, these rock cakes are versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day. The combination of textures—from the crumbly exterior to the soft, moist interior—makes each bite a delightful experience. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Dark Chocolate-Cranberry Rock Cakes that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (coarse)
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cold
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips 60%
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • tablespoon whipping cream 
  • serving coarse salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions). Stir in chocolate chips and cranberries; set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 cup whipping cream with whisk until well blended. Make well in center of flour mixture; pour egg mixture into well. With rubber spatula, fold together all ingredients until combined and smooth.
  5. Using large cookie scoop, scoop out 12 balls of dough onto cookie sheet.
  6. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon whipping cream; sprinkle with course sugar.
  7. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  8. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  9. Serve immediately. Store cooled rock cakes in airtight container; best eaten within 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein6.32%
Fat52.2%
Carbs41.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.76
Glycemic Load
13.07
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.4904347405485%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.21kcal
12.81%
Fat:15.02g
23.11%
Saturated Fat:9.87g
61.68%
Carbohydrates:26.85g
8.95%
Net Carbohydrates:25.74g
9.36%
Sugar:8.64g
9.59%
Cholesterol:60.31mg
20.1%
Sodium:206.89mg
9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.09g
8.19%
Selenium:10.18µg
14.54%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.82%
Folate:43.88µg
10.97%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.34%
Vitamin A:440.86IU
8.82%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.45%
Calcium:79.31mg
7.93%
Iron:1.3mg
7.22%
Phosphorus:70.23mg
7.02%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.76%
Fiber:1.12g
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.11%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.1%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Potassium:95.44mg
2.73%
Magnesium:9.52mg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Vitamin K:2.07µg
1.97%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.87%