Description
Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is an enchanting holiday treat that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with a moist, buttery base. This delightful cake fills your home with the warm aroma of baking, making it the perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings. Whether served at breakfast or as a dessert, each slice offers bursts of flavor and a visual appeal that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture alternating with milk and orange zest until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries with a spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg