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Cozy Cranberry Christmas Cake


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This soft and tender cake is bursting with vibrant cranberries and warm cinnamon, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
  5. Add this mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the fresh cranberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg