Description
Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the buttery richness of pound cake. Moist and flavorful, this delightful treat will brighten any holiday gathering. Imagine slicing into a golden-brown loaf adorned with vibrant red berries, filling your home with warm, inviting aromas. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s a versatile addition to your holiday celebrations that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and citrus zest gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg