Cranberry Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 egg (without shell)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups frozen cranberries

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170°C (350°F). Grease a 9" x 5" (23 x 12 cm) loaf pan and set it aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, beat unsalted butter with sugar using a hand mixer until creamy and smooth. Add the egg and almond extract, and continue beating until well incorporated. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Then, add sour cream and beat until the mixture is smooth. Gently fold in the frozen cranberries, reserving a handful for topping.

4. 4

   Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan. Smooth it out with a spatula and evenly sprinkle the reserved cranberries on top.

5. 5

   Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Allow it to cool slightly in the pan (about 15 to 20 minutes), then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.