Description
A vibrant and fluffy cranberry cake filled with tartness, perfect for festive occasions and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving. Enjoy your festive Cranberry Cake!
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and stays fresh for a couple of days. Experiment with different nuts and spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg