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Cranberry Christmas Cake

Cranberry Christmas Cake: A Festive Delight to Savor

Cranberry Christmas Cake is a flavorful holiday dessert bursting with tart cranberries and buttery goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Eggs beaten to a ribbon stage
  • 1 cup Sugar can reduce by up to ½ cup
  • ¾ cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free mix with appropriate substitutions
  • 12 oz Fresh Cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cranberry Christmas Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Beat the eggs with sugar until thickened and light in color, achieving a ribbon stage (5-7 minutes).
  3. Add softened butter and vanilla extract; beat for an additional 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the cranberries gently using a spatula.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness at 40 minutes with a toothpick.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to help the flavors meld. Consider pairing with a warm beverage.

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