Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake

Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 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, coarsely chopped

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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 wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
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 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy your delicious Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake!

This festive pound cake is perfect for holiday gatherings and will surely be a hit with family and friends.