Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipe

This unbelievably easy Cranberry Lemon Cake recipe bursts with the bright, tart flavors of cranberries and lemon! Perfectly balanced, it's not too sweet, making it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Get ready to experience a delightful explosion of juicy cranberries and zesty lemon in every bite. A perfect afternoon treat or celebratory dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 182.3 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Lemon Cake

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon, Zest Of
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

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How to Make Cranberry Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and the zest of 1 lemon.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

19g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Lemon Cake?

Cranberry Lemon Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Lemon Cake?

Cranberry Lemon Cake has approximately 182.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Lemon Cake?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Lemon Cake are Eggs, Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, Lemon, Zest Of, Lemon, Juice Of. See the full list with measurements above.

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