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Cranberry Orange Christmas Cake

A moist, festive holiday cake made with fresh cranberries and bright orange flavor, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 2 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.75 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  5. Mix in orange zest and vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and liquids to batter.
  7. Fold in cranberries gently.
  8. Bake 45–55 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with orange glaze before serving.