This Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake is a festive, flavorful treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. With its moist, tender crumb, bright bursts of tart cranberries, and subtle hints of citrus, this cake is a delightful way to celebrate the holidays. It’s easy to make, beautifully colorful, and delicious with every bite. Whether you’re serving it as a holiday dessert or gifting it to friends and family, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional, for a citrusy flavor)
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (whole, or roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing the cranberries)
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice or water (for thinning)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract