Description
A delightful and festive cake combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sweet, buttery batter, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer for 5-7 minutes until thickened and light in color.
- Add the softened butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, beating for an additional 2 minutes until smooth.
- Gently stir in the flour until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into small slices.
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter. This cake can be made a day in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Cake, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Baking, Festive Cake