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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Holiday Joy

This Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a festive, moist treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar sweetens the cake
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature for best results
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour primary structure
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 0.5 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream adds moisture
For the Cranberry Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries toss in flour if using frozen
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened for easy mixing
For the Glaze
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Milk to thin the glaze

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream, mixing gently until combined.
  6. Fold in floured cranberries gently into the batter.
  7. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Layer half the batter in the pan, then cream cheese mixture, then remaining batter on top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  11. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create glaze; drizzle over cooled cake.
  12. Slice and serve at your holiday gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can be refrigerated for up to a week.

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