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Cranberry Christmas Cake

Cranberry Christmas Cake with Buttery Crumb

A festive, buttery cake bursting with cranberries. This cranberry Christmas cake is easy to make and perfect for sharing during the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • - Toothpick

Ingredients
  

  • - 3 large eggs
  • - 2 cups granulated sugar
  • - ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • - 12 oz fresh cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Beat eggs and sugar for 5–7 minutes until thick and pale.
  • Mix in butter and vanilla; beat 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in flour until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
  • Spread into pan and bake 40–50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

- Use fresh or frozen cranberries
- Add walnuts for crunch
- Gluten-free friendly with proper flour blend
Keyword Cranberry Christmas Cake