Spiced Cranberry Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Spiced Cranberry Cake recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with warm spices, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a wonderful addition to holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results. You can serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Delicious Spiced Cranberry Cake

This cake features a tender crumb infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the bright flavor of cranberries. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the cranberries.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.