Description
A festive cranberry Christmas cake that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry cake, Christmas dessert, holiday baking, festive cake