Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Cranberry Christmas Cake. Bursting with fresh cranberries and optional nuts, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add the butter and vanilla extract, then fold in the flour. Stir in the cranberries and nuts, if using.
- Bake the cake: Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter.
- This cake freezes well—just wrap tightly and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
