Cranberry Cake Recipe 🍰
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of cake, creating a harmonious dessert that’s sure to impress.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 3 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 2 cups | Raw cranberries |
| 1/2 cup | Butter (for sauce) |
| 1 cup | Sugar (for sauce) |
| 1/2 cup | Half-and-half (for sauce) |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 4290.3
- Fat: 186.7g
- Saturated Fat: 116.5g
- Cholesterol: 532.8mg
- Sodium: 3402mg
- Carbohydrates: 632.7g
- Fiber: 15.5g
- Sugar: 408.8g
- Protein: 38.6g
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, and beat until smooth and well incorporated.
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Fold in the raw cranberries gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the hot butter sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir until it is dissolved.
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Pour in the half-and-half and simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has slightly thickened.
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Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Slice the Cranberry Cake and serve it warm, drizzled with the prepared Hot Butter Sauce.
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in this Cranberry Cake, perfect for any occasion! 🎉
