Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Fresh or frozen cranberries
White chocolate chips
Baking powder
Salt
Vanilla extract
Orange zest
Orange liqueur (optional)
Buttermilk or mascarpone cheese (optional)
For the frosting:
Cream cheese
Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
For topping:
Dried cranberries
White chocolate (for drizzle)
Sugared cranberries (optional)
Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325Β°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, coat fresh or frozen cranberries with a little flour to prevent sinking.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in orange zest and orange liqueur for extra flavor.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. Fold in the flour-coated cranberries and white chocolate chips.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
10. Bake for about 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
12. In a bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the frosting.
13. Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
14. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the frosted cake for decoration.
15. Sprinkle dried cranberries on top for added texture and flavor.
16. Optionally, garnish with sugared cranberries and chopped nuts for an extra festive touch.
17. Allow the frosting and drizzle to set before slicing.
18. Serve and enjoy or store the cake for later.
Notes
Coat the cranberries in flour before mixing them into the batter to keep them from sinking to the bottom.
Add a touch of orange zest or orange liqueur to bring a bright, citrusy contrast to the sweetness of the cake.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
