Cranberry Bundt Cake with Glaze

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)

For the Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish (Optional):

• Fresh cranberries
• A sprinkle of powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together:
   • All-purpose flour
   • Baking powder
   • Baking soda
   • Salt
3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer:
   • Cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Gently fold the cranberries into the batter using a spatula.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:
   • Powdered sugar
   • Milk or heavy cream (add 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency)
   • Vanilla extract
2. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake.

To Garnish:

• Decorate the top of the cake with fresh cranberries.
• Optionally, dust lightly with powdered sugar for a festive finish.

Serving Tip:

This cake pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or even a glass of milk. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions!

Would you like variations or more tips for baking? Let me know!