For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the sauce. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen ones, but do not thaw them before adding to the batter. The cake is best served warm, but it can also be enjoyed at room temperature. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for an extra touch.
Fresh Cranberry Cake
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS78
Celebrate the season with this luscious cranberry cake, drenched in a velvety vanilla sauce. A simple yet stunning dessert, perfect for gracing your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol74 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium587 mg
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Sugar35 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)
03
StepIn a separate large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar and the melted butter. Add the beaten eggs and whisk until smooth. (3 minutes)
04
StepGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05
StepGently fold in the fresh cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. (2 minutes)
06
StepPour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. (1 minute)
07
StepBake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-35 minutes)
08
StepWhile the cake is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, and the heavy cream. (2 minutes)
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StepCook and stir the sauce until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. (10 minutes)
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StepOnce the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot vanilla sauce evenly over the hot cake. (1 minute)
11
StepAllow the cake to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will soak into the cake as it cools. (10 minutes)
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Alene Wolf
May 18, 2025Emily: Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out perfect. The sauce is what makes it!
Lonzo Barton
Apr 18, 2025Sarah: This cake was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The vanilla sauce is divine.
Adela Kris
Mar 28, 2025David: My cranberries were a bit tart, but the sweetness of the sauce balanced it out perfectly.
Edmond Herzog
Dec 7, 2024Jessica: I used frozen cranberries and it worked great! Saved me a trip to the store.
Cortney Beer
Nov 30, 2024Michael: I added a bit of orange zest as suggested, and it was fantastic. Will definitely make this again.