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Cranberry Christmas Cake

This Cranberry Christmas Cake is easy to make with a combination of sweet and tart flavors in a moist cake with hints of vanilla and almond, bursting with fresh cranberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 orange zested about 2 teaspoons loose zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.5 cups fresh cranberries

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray or use homemade cake release. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar with eggs for 5 minutes until the mixture doubles in size.
  3. Add softened butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest. Beat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in fresh cranberries.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 42-45 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

This cake is delicious served on its own, but you can also add a glaze if desired.