Festive Christmas Cranberry Cake Recipe: A Holiday Delight
Celebrate the holiday season with this moist and tangy Christmas Cranberry Cake, a perfect centerpiece for your festive table. This recipe combines the sweetness of vanilla and white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries, creating a delicious and visually stunning dessert. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this holiday masterpiece that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 cups flour, plus more for tossing cranberries
- 2 1/2 cups cranberries (12-ounce bag)
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar (add more for desired consistency), sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- Handful of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Preparation
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Toss cranberries with a handful of flour to coat completely.
- Mix Batter: Beat eggs and sugar for 5-7 minutes until ribbons form. Add butter, vanilla, milk, and salt. Stir in flour, then fold in cranberries. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour or until a tester comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack, then unmold.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until spreadable.
- Assemble: Spread frosting on the cake. Refrigerate until set. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the cake. Sprinkle with dried cranberries.
Notes
Tent the cake with foil in the last 15 minutes if the top browns too quickly. Enjoy this festive cranberry cake as a holiday treat!
