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Sure thing! Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
  11. Slice and enjoy your festive Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake!

This cake is not only delicious but also has a beautiful holiday touch with the cranberries and orange glaze. Enjoy baking!