Christmas Cranberry Cake

Celebrate the holiday season with this moist and festive Christmas Cranberry Cake, a delightful blend of tart and sweet flavors perfect for any winter gathering. Made with fresh cranberries, vibrant orange zest, and rich unsalted butter, this cake boasts a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The easy-to-follow recipe incorporates classic holiday ingredients and is infused with a hint of vanilla for extra warmth and comfort. With just 20 minutes of prep time and the option to add a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of orange glaze, this cranberry-packed dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served as a centerpiece for your Christmas dessert table or paired with a steaming cup of coffee, this cake is sure to impress all your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
• 3 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2.5 cups Fresh cranberries
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 5

Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest for added flavor and brightness.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition.

Step 7

Gently fold in the fresh cranberries using a spatula, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wired rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optionally, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple orange glaze for an extra festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1652.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3812.2

Total Fat 93.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 760.5mg	0%
Sodium 2389.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 707.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 433.2g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 203.5IU	0%
Calcium 422.8mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1282.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 72.4%