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Cooling the Cranberry Cake

Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe

This Cranberry Christmas Cake is a festive delight, combining tart cranberries with a soft, buttery cake that’s perfectly sweetened. With its bright pops of red and a hint of vanilla, it’s an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 16

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour * see note below for gluten-free alternative
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Preheating the Oven
  • Beat eggs and sugar with a mixer until light, thickened, and doubled in size (about 5-7 minutes).
    Beating Eggs and Sugar
  • Add melted butter and vanilla; mix for 2 minutes.
    Adding Butter and Vanilla
  • Gently stir in the flour until just combined.
    Mixing Butter and Vanilla
  • Fold in the cranberries to evenly distribute them.
    Stirring in the Flour
  • Spread the batter into a buttered 9×13 pan.
    Spreading the Cranberry Cake Batter
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
    Baking the Cranberry Cake
  • Cool completely, then cut into small slices and enjoy!
    Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.9mg