Description
A festive cranberry Christmas cake that combines tart cranberries with a moist cake base.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or icing if desired.
- This cake can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cranberry christmas cake