Cranberry Christmas Cake

Cranberry Christmas Cake

From Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 cups sugar

• 3/4 cup butter, softened

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

• Optional: Whipped cream and fresh cranberries

How to Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until slightly thickened and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Add butter and extract; beat 2 minutes. Gradually stir in flour just until combined. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. If desired, serve each piece with whipped cream and a cranberry.