Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake This Christmas

Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake

This Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is a festive, moist cake packed with tart cranberries and a hint of almond, topped with a zesty orange glaze. Its perfect for holiday gatherings, serving as both a delicious dessert and a beautiful centerpiece!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

1 Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C.

Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2 Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3 Add Eggs and Extracts:

Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts, until fully incorporated.

4 Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5 Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

6 Fold in Cranberries and Pecans:

Gently fold in the cranberries and pecans if using to evenly distribute.

7 Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8 Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more juice if needed.

9 Glaze the Cake:

Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Serve:

Slice and serve your festive Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake!

This cake is a delicious combination of tart cranberries, creamy cake, and a sweet, citrusy glazemaking it a perfect holiday treat to share with family and friends!

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