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Cranberry Christmas Cake

A festive, buttery holiday cake filled with tart cranberries and topped with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Christmas Cake
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for cranberries)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Toss cranberries with 1 cup sugar and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and remaining sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients and add to wet mixture.
  5. Fold in sugared cranberries.
  6. Spread into a greased baking dish.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes.

Notes

A festive sweet-tart cake perfect for holiday gatherings.