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Cranberry Pecan Holiday Cake

A festive cake perfect for the holidays, combining the tartness of cranberries with the crunch of pecans.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cranberries and pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Cranberry, Holiday, Pecan
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