Description
Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is the ultimate holiday treat that combines the richness of buttery pound cake with the tartness of fresh cranberries. This festive dessert fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy mornings. With its vibrant color and delightful flavor, it’s sure to be a favorite at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with vanilla extract.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan; smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg