Cranberry Christmas Cake
A festive and easy Cranberry Christmas Cake that is perfect for holiday gatherings, balancing sweetness with a bright cranberry pop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and grease a 9-inch round pan, adding a circle of parchment on the bottom for easy removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and optional orange zest.
- Add the dry mix and milk alternately, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently, saving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
Notes
For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Cake, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Baking, Easy Cake Recipe, Festive Desserts