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Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake

Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake: A Holiday Must-Bake Delight

Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake is a holiday must-bake with buttery texture and vibrant tartness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs Beat until ribbon stage
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Thaw if using frozen
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tablespoon Citrus Zest Optional, orange or lemon zest

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar on medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add softened butter and vanilla extract, mixing for another 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Sift in the flour and gently fold into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in fresh cranberries gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be modified for gluten-free and vegan-friendly variations.

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