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Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake

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This Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is a perfect holiday treat, featuring a tender crumb, tart cranberries, and a hint of citrus from orange zest and juice. It’s an easy-to-make cake that will fill your kitchen with festive scents and delight everyone with its bright flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • ¼ cup orange juice (optional, for added flavor)
  • Zest of 1 orange (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prepare:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  • Cream Butter & Sugar:
    Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs & Vanilla:
    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternate Additions:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Fold in Cranberries & Flavorings:
    Gently fold in the cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest (if using).
  • Bake:
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & Serve:
    Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For an extra holiday touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze before serving.
  • If you don’t want the added flavor of orange, you can skip the orange juice and zest for a more classic cranberry cake.

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