Description
A festive and moist cranberry Christmas wedding cake featuring tart cranberries and a soft, buttery crumb, making it perfect for holiday gatherings and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract to incorporate flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
- Fold in Cranberries: Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen cranberries to evenly distribute them without breaking them down.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing, dusting with powdered sugar if desired, and serving.
Notes
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a festive and elegant finish.
- Add grated orange zest to the batter for extra holiday flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
