Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cake
Celebrate the season with this delightful Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cake, featuring layers of moist cake infused with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings and holiday feasts, this cake brings warmth and joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup, melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix well.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it at your holiday gathering. Enjoy!