Description
A festive and moist cranberry cake bursting with tart cranberries and subtle sweetness, ideal for holiday gatherings and cozy winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Other
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully blended into the mixture.
- Stir in Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Cranberries: Carefully fold in the cranberries to evenly distribute them without crushing.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve with optional whipped cream or glaze for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For enhanced holiday flavor, add orange zest to the batter.
- Serve with whipped cream or a simple glaze for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday / International
