Christmas Cranberry Cake Recipe

Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with this moist and delicious cranberry cake! A treasured recipe from our local newspaper, perfect for holiday gatherings. This recipe delivers a burst of cranberry sweetness complemented by warm spices and zesty orange. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unforgettable Christmas treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 3600 mins
Calories 2946.5 kcal
Protein 87g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Cranberry Cake

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How to Make Christmas Cranberry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, ½ cup raisins, ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, and the zest of 1 orange.
  7. Add ½ cup orange juice and the juice of ½ an orange.
  8. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

972g

Fat

86g

Carbs

146g

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