Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is a festive and flavorful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the richness of a classic pound cake. Here’s how to make it:
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
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration (Optional):
- Additional cranberries
- Orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- If using fresh cranberries, chop them coarsely. If using frozen, make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated 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 wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Garnish the top of the cake with additional cranberries and orange zest for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve your Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors!