Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed and drained if using frozen)
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
For the Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Cranberries and Pecans: Gently fold in the cranberries and pecans, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- Beat the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Add Vanilla and Milk: Stir in the vanilla extract and enough milk to reach your desired consistency.
Frost the Cake
- Frost: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 min.
- Cook Time: 50-55 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g