Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this moist Cranberry Christmas Cake, perfectly blending tart cranberries and warm spices into a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Prepare Your Cranberries: Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and pat dry. If desired, toss them in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix. Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Dust slices with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating zest from one orange or substituting some cranberries with chopped nuts like pecans. Allowing the cake to sit overnight can deepen its flavor profile.