Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe
I'm so excited to share this delightful Cranberry Christmas Cake recipe with you! This cake is festive, light, and bursting with tart cranberries. Perfect for the holiday season.
Let’s get started on this delicious journey! 🎄🍰
Equipment
- To make this amazing cake, you'll need some basic kitchen tools. Here's a list:
- Mixing bowls of various sizes
- Electric mixer or a sturdy hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons for accuracy 📏
- 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan
- Spatula for mixing and scraping every last bit
- Parchment paper for lining the pan
- Oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) 🍽️
- Gathering these tools will set us on the right path for a successful bake!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this tasty cake:
- 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
These simple ingredients combine to make a wonderfully moist cake. Let’s make the magic happen!
Instructions
Let's roll up our sleeves and bake this cake:
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper. This makes removing the cake super easy later!
- Mix the sugar and eggs in a bowl until the mix is light and fluffy.
- Add butter and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries using a spatula, being gentle so they don’t smash.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. 🍰
Enjoy the sweet aroma filling your home while it bakes!
Notes
A few tips to make the best cake ever:
If using frozen cranberries, don’t thaw them. Use them right from the freezer to avoid soggy cake!
Feel free to add some orange zest for a citrusy twist. 🍊
Check the cake towards the end of baking by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done!
I hope these notes help you achieve the perfect Cranberry Christmas Cake. 🎉
Feel free to add some orange zest for a citrusy twist. 🍊
Check the cake towards the end of baking by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done!
I hope these notes help you achieve the perfect Cranberry Christmas Cake. 🎉