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White Christmas Crackle Surprise Cake

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❄️ This White Christmas Crackle Cake offers a festive and delightful treat with a surprising center of coconut-almond balls and a rich white chocolate topping.
🎄 Bursting with textures from marshmallows, dried fruits, and nuts, it’s perfect for holiday celebrations or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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220g Copha (vegetable shortening) chopped for the cake

125g white chocolate chopped for the cake

4 cups (160g) puffed rice cereal for the cake

1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut for the cake

1 cup (110g) powdered milk for the cake

100g pink and white mini marshmallows for the cake

½ cup (70g) icing sugar mixture for the cake

½ cup (75g) cranberries coarsely chopped for the cake

½ cup (75g) pistachios coarsely chopped for the cake

15g freeze-dried strawberries chopped for the cake

30g Copha chopped for the chocolate topping

150g white cooking chocolate chopped for the chocolate topping

Coconut-almond balls for decoration

White chocolate stars for decoration

Extra freeze-dried strawberries for garnish

Instructions

1-First Step: Preparing the Tin Begin by greasing and lining the base of a 22cm diameter Bundt tin to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal later. This step sets the foundation for a clean presentation once the cake is done. Take a moment to double-check your tin is ready before moving on.

2-Second Step: Melting and Mixing Melt the 220g chopped Copha and 125g chopped white chocolate together over simmering water, then let it cool slightly for better handling. Once cooled, combine it with the 4 cups puffed rice cereal, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup powdered milk, 100g pink and white mini marshmallows, ½ cup icing sugar mixture, ½ cup coarsely chopped cranberries, ½ cup coarsely chopped pistachios, and 15g chopped freeze-dried strawberries. Stir quickly and spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, pressing it down firmly and smoothing the top for an even shape.

3-Third Step: Chilling and Topping Refrigerate the cake for 4 hours until it’s fully set, giving it time to firm up nicely. For the topping, melt 30g chopped Copha and 150g chopped white cooking chocolate, cool it to room temperature, then pour it over the set cake. While the topping is still wet, garnish with extra freeze-dried strawberries, and fill the center with coconut-almond balls before adding white chocolate stars for decoration.

4-Final Steps Chill the decorated cake until you’re ready to serve, and remember to remove it from the fridge 30 minutes beforehand for the best texture. The whole process serves about 12 people, making it great for gatherings. For more baking inspiration, try our blueberry muffin bread recipe, which offers similar easy steps.

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Notes

✨ Melt Copha and chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between to prevent burning.
🔥 To unmould, rub the base and sides of the tin with a cloth dipped in hot water.
❄️ Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Melting, mixing, chilling
  • Cuisine: Australian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg