Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with this Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake. Moist and buttery, each slice features bursts of tart cranberries complemented by hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this cake not only captivates with its vibrant colors but also fills your home with a delightful aroma that invites family and friends to gather around. Create lasting memories over this delicious treat that’s sure to become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending fully after each addition.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg