Description
Indulge in the festive charm of Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake, a delightful blend of tangy cranberries and warm spices enveloped in a buttery crumb. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, this cake not only captivates with its vibrant hues but also delivers an unforgettable flavor experience. Serve it fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with a sweet glaze for an extra touch of magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries to preserve their shape and tartness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg