Description
Cranberry Christmas Cake is a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season. This luscious cake features tart cranberries nestled in a moist, spiced batter, creating a beautiful centerpiece for your celebrations. With its stunning presentation and irresistible aroma, this cake is sure to become a beloved tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in fresh cranberries gently to keep them intact.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg