Christmas is a time for celebrations, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and festive cake? The Christmas Cranberry Cake is the perfect dessert to serve at any holiday gathering. The sweet and tart flavors of cranberries, combined with the rich and buttery texture of the cake, create a perfect balance of flavors. If you’re looking for a cake that is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and delivers a mouth-watering result, then you’re in the right place. We have a foolproof Christmas Cranberry Cake recipe that will be the perfect addition to your holiday table. So, get ready to learn how to create a cake that will leave your guests feeling satisfied and delighted.

How can you add more flavor to this Christmas Cranberry Cake?

Absolutely! The thing about cakes is that you can add different ingredients to make them more flavorsome and give them more texture. Here are a few ways you can make this Christmas cranberry cake more festive:

• Chocolate: Adding chocolate chips to the cake adds a rich, deep chocolaty flavor we all love. Add white, milk, or dark chocolate chips to this cake. Gently fold the chocolate chips before baking the cake and enjoy a delicious blend of flavors.
• Mixed berries: You can use mixed berries other than cranberries. Berries are a sweet and slightly tart flavor, making this cake tasteful.
• Nuts: Adding chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, almond, or macadamia add a crunch to the cake making it more enjoyable.
• Booze: Enjoy the spirit of Christmas by adding a little booze to your Christmas cranberry cake. Add dark or light rum or a splash of your favorite whiskey or brandy for spicy notes. If you love the citrusy flavor, feel free to add orange liqueur.
• Spices: A pinch of cinnamon powder or nutmeg can take your cake to the next level. It not only adds notes of sweet and woodsy flavor but also brings in warmth and aroma.

How to make gluten-free Christmas Cranberry Cake?

If you want to make a gluten-free Christmas cranberry cake, all you have to do is replace one main ingredient, i.e., all-purpose flour. You can either choose gluten-free all-purpose flour or use a completely different combination.

For every 2 cups of all-purpose flour, you can use:

• 1 ¼ cup rice flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum

Which frosting is best for Christmas Cranberry Cake?

There are several frosting ideas when it comes to Christmas cranberry cake. Here are a few ideas for you to try:

• Marzipan: Not many of us know about marzipan. This is a traditional frosting widely used during Christmas. It is made with ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, and honey. It has a sweet, fluffy, and almond-like flavor which stands apart from the rest of the frostings.
• Royal Icing: Another widely used frosting is royal icing. It is made with icing sugar, egg whites, and vanilla extract. This frosting is used not only for cakes but for cookies as well.
• Buttercream Frosting: Another versatile type of frosting is buttercream frosting. There are several types of buttercream frosting. You can either choose to make American, Italian, or Swiss buttercream frosting. Whatever you like will work.

Can you store Christmas Cranberry Cake?

Store the leftover Christmas Cranberry Cake by placing it in a cool, dry place. It will last for up to 3 days on your kitchen counter. If you wish to refrigerate it, you can, but the cake will dry out.

Christmas Cranberry Cake – The recipe

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Servings: 16 slices

Ingredients

3 large eggs room temp

2 cups white granulated sugar

¾ cup unsalted butter softened

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 ¼ tsp. baking powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 cups fresh cranberries

Powdered sugar for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees F. Also, prepare a 9″ x 13″ pan by lightly greasing it with non-stick spray.
2. Add sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk using an electric mixer until the color turns light and the texture becomes slightly thicker.
3. Add vanilla extract, baking powder, and butter to the egg mixture and continue to whisk for 2 minutes.
4. Then gradually add flour while keep whisking until flour is just combined. Add cranberries and mix until well distributed in the batter.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, level using a spatula, and place in the oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until an inserted fork comes out clean.
6. Once the cake is ready, remove from the oven, allow it to cool, then take out of the pan and place it on the cooling rack until completely cooled.
7. Then slice the cake, garnish with powdered sugar, and serve.