Cranberry Christmas Cake
Cranberry Christmas Cake is a festive treat that beautifully blends the tartness of fresh cranberries with warm spices and bright citrus notes. This moist, flavorful cake fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, evoking cozy holiday memories. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a delightful breakfast companion to your morning coffee, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before transferring to a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg