Description
A festive Cranberry Christmas Cake that’s moist, tender, and bursting with fresh cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this simple yet stunning dessert balances tart and sweet flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: Beat eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and thick (5 minutes). Mix in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold into the wet mixture gently.
- Add cranberries: Fold cranberries into the thick batter.
- Bake: Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate (optional): Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze.
Notes
Toss cranberries in flour to prevent sinking.
Dried cranberries can substitute fresh ones if soaked in warm water for 10 minutes.
For a citrus twist, add orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 290 kcal per slice (based on 12 servings)
