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Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe

Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this Cranberry Christmas Cake. A delightful dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Eggs

  • 3 large eggs

Sugar

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

Butter

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Flour

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cranberries

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)

Salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Powdered Sugar

  • for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together for 5–7 minutes until the mixture is thick and light in color.
  3. Add butter and vanilla: Add the softened butter and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt just until combined.
  5. Add cranberries: Gently fold in the cranberries.
  6. Bake: Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • This cake is dense, moist, and slightly tart from the cranberries.
  • It keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for later.
  • You can add orange zest to the batter for a festive twist.

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