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Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake

Deliciously Moist Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe

Delight in this Festive Cranberry Christmas Cake, blending tart cranberries with a buttery texture for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten to a ribbon stage
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Can be reduced by up to ½ cup
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend works too
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Thawed frozen cranberries may substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar, then beat together for 5-7 minutes until thick and pale.
  3. Add softened butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. Incorporate the fresh cranberries into the batter gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness at the 40-minute mark.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect egg beating is essential for a light cake; avoid overmixing. Lining your baking pan with parchment paper makes removal easier.

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