Name: Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 ounces dark chocolate; 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter; 1 cup water; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup half and half or whole milk; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups fresh cranberries; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted (more if needed); 1/4 tsp cream of tartar; 1/2 cup cranberry puree (directions below, you will not need all of it)