Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a fresh cranberry tea cake that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe will fill your home with a warm, inviting aroma and is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. With its vibrant cranberry flavor and fluffy texture, this cake is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients with milk or cream until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries and citrus zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg