This buttery cake has a delicious balance of sweet and tangy! It’s a perfect addition to the holidays!

Best Cranberry Christmas Cake

I used to work with a guy who hated his job. All he wanted to do was go back to working in the cranberry bogs, that’s where his passion was. But he made a lot more money at the job he hated and had built a lifestyle around it. Working at the cranberry bogs wouldn’t support the way of life he had gotten used to.

He was miserable. Every time he was close to talking himself into going back to the bogs, he talked himself right out of it… all because of the money. There is no amount of money that will make people happy. When you are doing what makes you happy, the money will come, and it will feel effortless.

I’ve always been a firm believer that with calculated risk, faith, and sacrifice comes great reward. We have one short life to live. We can take the path of least resistance because it’s predictable and stable, and be miserable. Or, we can have faith, take the risk, pivot when situations arise, and live our best life!

To God be the glory that He gives me the strength I need to get through the trials in my life. There have been many times when I’ve felt helpless. It was through prayer I found hope. My faith was built as I waited (impatiently) for Him to help me navigate the rough seas of life.

I knew that if God could help me through the conflict we’ve overcome in our marriage, the financial hardships, the many different losses we’ve had, the failures, the mistakes, the challenges of parenting, the pressures and agenda of the world, health set backs, and everything in between… I knew He’d show me the way as I transitioned from a stable income to one that ebbs and flows.

As you celebrate Christmas this year, remember it’s not about giving the best gifts or spending the most money. It’s about the sacrifice that Christ made for us. He died to set us free. When we focus on Him and the reason for the season, we feel peace instead of pressure!

I think you’ll love this Cranberry Christmas Cake! It’s absolutely delicious, so buttery and sweet! If you like cranberries, you’ll like this Cranberry Sauce , Cranberry Relish , and Cranberry Muffins , too!

What You’ll Need

3 Eggs

2 cups Sugar

3/4 cup Butter, Softened

1 tsp Vanilla

2 cups Flour

12 oz Fresh Cranberries

How to Make Cranberry Christmas Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

In a medium size bowl, beat together 3 eggs and 2 cups sugar for about 5 minutes. The mixture should thicken slightly, almost doubling in size, and be light in color.

Beat in 3/4 cup softened butter and 1 tsp vanilla for additional 2 minutes. Mix in 2 cups flour until just combined.

Fold in 12 oz fresh cranberries.

Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.