cranberry cake

How to Make Cranberry Cake: A Complete Guide

Cranberry cake, with its tangy-sweet flavor and moist texture, is a delightful treat perfect for any season. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 1½ cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 large eggs

- ½ cup milk

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1½ tsp baking powder

- ¼ tsp salt

- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, no need to thaw)

- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or white chocolate chips for extra crunch.

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat butter and eggs until creamy. Add milk and vanilla; mix well.

4. Blend Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in cranberries and optional nuts/chips.

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple lemon icing if desired.

Enjoy your homemade cranberry cake, best served slightly warm with a cup of coffee or tea!