Here’s a recipe for a delicious Christmas cranberry pound cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish (optional):
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or pound cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk or orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid if needed.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. You can also garnish with fresh cranberries and orange zest if desired.
- Slice and serve the Christmas cranberry pound cake, and enjoy!
This cake is perfect for the holiday season with its festive cranberry flavor and moist, tender crumb. It’s sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering or as a special treat for your family and friends.